Chief of Staff (mfx)
Job Summary
Youll work directly with ZeKjus founders on the companys most important opportunities and challenges. From strategy and fundraising to operations you turn data into decisions drive key initiatives handle critical customer situations and raise the bar on internal execution.
Mission: Were revolutionizing road freight communication digitalizing one of the worlds largest industries by leveraging the worlds most favorite apps: WhatsApp iMessages Android Messages Telegram and Viber.
Proof: 70 paying customers incl. Dachser Hellmann and Coca-Cola EP. Backed by 20VC and Supply Chain Ventures.
Market: 500bn road freight low software penetration SaaS and AI leverage potential.
Pace: A high-speed environment where AI is applied deliberately to multiply output.
Drive the founders priority initiatives: Turn ambiguous strategic questions into structured projects with clear owners momentum and measurable outcomes.
Prepare high-quality decisions: Analyze data speak with customers and teammates challenge assumptions and deliver concise recommendations.
Execute across functions: Work hands-on with Sales Customer Success Product and Engineering on topics such as structuring a launch unblocking a deal improving a process or resolving an urgent customer issue.
Strengthen leadership communication: Prepare leadership meetings financial models board and investor materials; manage key external stakeholders.
Build the operating rhythm: Improve how ZeKju operates prioritizes follows through and uses AI and automation to move faster.
Balance speed and precision: Know when 80/20 progress is enough and when high-detail execution matters. Spot risks early and remove obstacles.
Experience: 25 years in a high-growth startup founders office strategy consulting investment banking venture capital or an operating role.
High agency: You dont wait for a detailed brief; you identify what matters and make progress independently.
Fast learner: You build credibility in unfamiliar areas such as logistics AI sales data or operations within days or weeks.
Analytical rigor with practical judgment: You can build a model but you also know when talking to five customers is the better move.
Strong communicator: You translate complex topics into clear actionable language in both German and English.
Industry curiosity: You want to understand the industry through frontline customer contact and influence the success of selected high-priority projects.
Team player: You are energized by a small ambitious team where your work visibly changes the companys trajectory.
Competitive salary VSOPs.
A key role in a growing B2B SaaS company with a meaningful opportunity to grow into a leadership position.
Direct mentorship from the founders and exposure to investors customers and strategic partners.
A high-trust environment with substantial autonomy and responsibility from day one.
Modern equipment hybrid working from Munich and the opportunity to shape how a fast-moving company operates.
Stay fit and healthy with a sponsored EGYM Wellpass subscription.
We encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We care more about how you think through a messy problem than a perfect CV match. Apply today!