Founder's Associate (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · München

Your mission

Did you know that one single container ship emits more CO2 than 65,000 cars?

At CargoKite we are keen on changing this by developing the sailing ship of the 21st century. We are a diverse team of visionaries, engineers, and entrepreneurs united by a common goal: to develop cutting-edge solutions that propel the shipping industry into a more sustainable era.

Are you a visionary with a passion for combating climate change? Do you have a knack for turning groundbreaking ideas into commercial solutions? If so, we invite you to join our trailblazing team at CargoKite.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Founder's Associate to work closely with the founding team on wide range of business critical topics. In this dynamic role, you will provide crucial support to our leadership team as we drive the company forward. If you are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Your tasks

Collaborate with our founders on a wide range of strategic initiatives and projects: business development, go-to-market, people & culture, operations, fundraising and much more.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities and industry trends.
Assist in developing business strategies, plans, and proposals.
Act as a liaison between the founders and various internal and external stakeholders, particularly when it comes to setting up shop in our second office location.
Help recruit and onboard the right talent.
Support fundraising efforts by assisting in the preparation of investor materials and presentations.
Identify public funding opportunities and drive their application process.
Take on ad-hoc tasks and special projects as needed to support the founders' vision.

Your profile

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
1-2 years of professional experience in a relevant role, such as business development, strategy, or executive support.
Prior experience of working in a fast-paced environment (early-stage startup, consulting or investment banking).
Prior experience in the shipping and logistics space (e.g. brokering, freight forwarding etc.).
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in working with common office software (MS 365 or Google Suite).
Excellent language skills in oral and written German as well as English with the capability to write compelling texts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-driven, reliable and results-oriented with the ability to work independently.
High degree of adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges.

What we offer

Opportunity to join a deep-tech startup as an early employee, and contribute to the strategic decision making of the company.
Outstanding opportunities for personal development through a great deal of creative freedom and a high degree of independence and impact on the company.
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment in which we can rely on each other, and which values your contributions and ideas.
Chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of the shipping industry & our planet.
Health and wellness benefits.
Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home.

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About us

We are CargoKite, a Munich-based early-stage startup developing a new, wind-powered ship class for oversea transportation of freight. We are a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich and aim to decarbonize global shipping. With our high-tech sailing ship we help commercial shipping companies to reduce operating costs, cut emissions and enable a more individual shipping service. After recently closing our seed funding round with international top-tier investors from the US and Europe, we are now looking to grow our world-class crew!

At CargoKite, we believe that diversity and equal opportunity are key to success. Therefore, we create an inclusive environment for all employees and are open to diverse applications, regardless of age, skin color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

Do I need to meet all the requirements to apply?
Studies by several different sources have shown that, on average, men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the application requirements. In contrast, women/non-binary people will seek to match a much higher percentage of the requirements before applying.

We encourage everyone to apply and give us a chance to evaluate your skills and experience. We are all learning on the job, and although the listing above has been carefully compiled, we are also open-minded and interested to hear about the value you can bring to the role and to us as a company.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application!

We appreciate your interest in CargoKite. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at recruiting@cargokite.com.