About the Company
Join a fast-growing profitable affiliate-driven consumer tech venture based in Berlin. With a proven business model and consistent seven-figure revenue the company is not only profitable but also backed by top-tier European and US venture capital firms following a successful Series A. Their mission is to make smart shopping effortless empowering consumers to save money through a seamless AI-enabled data-driven online experience. Operating with a lean agile team and a product-led culture the company is now entering its next growth phase. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing business on the path to scale.**
About the Role**
As Managing Director youll take full operational ownership of the business and lead it into its next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic direction with daily execution. Youll be responsible for streamlining operations driving commercial outcomes and managing investor relationships. Youll inherit a working product a stable team and a healthy balance sheetyour mission is to professionalise optimise and scale.
Tasks
- Lead day-to-day operations across all departments ensuring alignment efficiency and delivery against business goals.
- Act as the primary liaison for investors providing structured updates and transparent reporting.
- Collaborate with the current founder during the handover phase and gradually assume ownership of the product roadmap.
- Oversee financial planning performance tracking and budget management to support strategic decisions.
- Manage and develop a small cross-functional team including a CTO full-stack developers and business development staff.
- Ensure internal systems reporting and communications are professionalised and ready for due diligence or acquisition processes.
- Drive commercial performance by optimising current affiliate and advertising partnerships and exploring new revenue channels.
- Shape and execute market expansion strategies including international growth opportunities.
- Coordinate with external marketing partners and freelancers to implement new marketing initiatives.
Requirements
- Experience in early-stage or lean startup environments ideally in consumer tech affiliate or marketplace businesses.
- Financially literate with strong data analysis and forecasting capabilities.
- Effective communicator with the ability to build trust with investors and stakeholders.
- A strategic thinker whos equally comfortable executing at an operational level.
- Previous experience managing small teams and working in cross-functional roles.
- Structured self-driven and resourcefulcomfortable working in ambiguity and moving fast.
- Familiarity with product and technology teams; confident navigating discussions around tech product features and roadmaps.
- Based in Berlin or open to frequent presence in Berlin for hands-on leadership.
Benefits
Substantial equity
This opportunity is ideal for someone with the skills of an eager individual the ambition of a founder and the grit to turn potential into performance. If youre ready to lead with impact this could be your moment.