Founder Associate (m/f/d)

About the Job 

We’re looking for a motivated  Founder’s Associate (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and support its go-to-market strategies. 

In your day-to-day work, you’ll ensure that our portfolio company’s business-critical services are optimised and get the opportunity to contribute to various projects.

Join our portfolio company: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale.
Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients Negotiate contracts and agreements to maximize profitability
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet or exceed sales targets
• Initiate and take full ownership of strategic and operational projects and drive them forward proactively
• Assist in day-to-day operational tasks, including project management, team coordination, and resource allocation
• Play a role in building and nurturing a high-performing team by participating in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement activities
• Act as a liaison between different teams (Growth, Operations, Procurement) ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals
• Be a sparring partner for the Leadership team for strategic and operational decisions and projects

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or Master ́s degree in Business or a related field

• First experience in a highly competitive environment such as Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or a high-growth startup

• Interested in and passionate about growth startup and to change a traditional industry together with an international team

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Hands-on mentality - only the implementation satisfies you

• Ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners, and investors, and take the initiative to get involved

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
• Join an experienced Founder Team of serial and second time founders (female/male)
• Attractive based, bonus and incentive program - participate in the company’s upside
• Collaborate with top tier investors such as Project A Ventures and Angels (incl. Various unicorn founders) as well as some of the best market experts

Do you want to be part of our portfolio company's success story?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.