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, you’ll 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. You’ll be responsible for streamlining operations, driving commercial outcomes and managing investor relationships. You’ll inherit a working product, a stable team, and a healthy balance sheet—your mission is to professionalise, optimise, and scale.

• 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.

• 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 who’s equally comfortable executing at an operational level.
• Previous experience managing small teams and working in cross-functional roles.
• Structured, self-driven, and resourceful—comfortable 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.

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 you’re ready to lead with impact, this could be your moment.