Founders Associate to CEO

OUR PURPOSE AT PLANCRAFT
Building the backbone of European trades together – with AI and voice-first software.
We're not just building software – we're on a mission to create space for contractors & tradespeople by equipping them with AI solutions that work the way they do: fast, practical, and voice-first. With Tier 1 Investors from Europe and the US, like Headline and Creandum as well as 20,000+ tradespeople as customer base, we're scaling across Europe to turn scattered tradespeople into thriving communities. We believe in zero admin, not zero personality – and we build every feature with the people in mind who wear the boots, not the suits. We're #stoked to shape the future, #together as a team, and #humble in our mission to support the builders of tomorrow.

YOUR MISSION AT PLANCRAFT
You will empower our CEO Julian by driving strategic growth and expansion initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling alignment across the organisation. As a Founders Associate, you'll act as Julian's right hand — combining analytical depth with hands-on execution.

This role offers high exposure to strategic decision-making and ownership of projects that directly impact the future of plancraft. You will collaborate closely with leadership and play a key role in scaling our operations across Europe.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth & expansion: Support our Expansion Team regarding internationalisation and market entry initiatives, from market research to operational roll-out, ensuring successful scaling across Europe.
• Enable operational excellence: Build and optimise scalable processes, implement tools, and introduce workflows that strengthen decision-making and cross-team efficiency.
• Own KPI & reporting structures: Maintain dashboards, track company performance, and prepare updates for internal leadership and external investors.
• Support investor relations: Prepare board materials, ensure transparent communication, and strengthen relationships with investors.
• Foster collaboration with StratOps & Leadership: Ensure company-wide alignment on priorities and progress on mission-critical topics.
• Conduct strategic research & analysis: Provide insights on markets, competitors, and opportunities to guide CEO and leadership decisions.
• Contribute to communication & thought leadership: Prepare presentations and materials for internal and external stakeholders, also supporting Julian's external presence.

YOUR PROFILE
Must-haves

• Degree in business, economics, or related field.
• Experience in a VC or VC-backed startup.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Structured, proactive, and adaptable working style in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2).
• Ideally located in Hamburg or willing to be in our office on a weekly basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in SaaS scale-ups.
• Knowledge of KPI tracking, reporting, and financial planning.
• Exposure to international expansion or market entry projects.
• Practical connection to contractors/tradespeople (internships, projects, personal background).
• Curiosity for AI and how it shapes the future of work.

WHY PLANCRAFT?

• Team Spirit: We're driven by passion, commitment, and a shared mission. Team spirit matters to us — and we make it visible: with three major team events per year, two casual monthly formats at our Hamburg HQ, and a strong recognition culture where we regularly celebrate both the big and small wins together.
• Ownership: You're encouraged to take ownership from day one. In a flat hierarchy and high-trust environment, you're empowered to make meaningful decisions and drive real impact.
• Learning & Growth: We invest in your personal and professional development through a strong feedback culture, a personal learning budget, and targeted enablement formats. Our goal is to help you unlock your full potential.
• AI Enablement: Our internal tools and workflows are AI-enabled by design. We support every team and individual in applying AI at the next level in their daily work, including getting your own ChatGPT+ license, of course.
• Tech & Tooling: You'll receive a MacBook, premium over-ear headphones, and everything else you need — from hardware to tools — to be effective in your daily doing.
• Flexibility: Whether remote, hybrid, or on-site — you work where you're at your best. Our Hamburg office at Rödingsmarkt (with a rooftop terrace) is always open, and you decide each week how often you come in. Some roles even allow for fully remote setups. And if you need a change of scenery, working abroad is always an option.
• Recharge: To ensure the needed rest, we offer 30 vacation days per year (based on a 5-day week) and Dec 24th off. We also subsidize your Urban Sports Club membership and organize internal sport meetups.
• Mobility: You can lease a "JobRad" (Bike) and get a subsidized "Deutschlandticket" or "BahnCard" for public transport to be supported in your commute.
• International Environment: We're becoming more international every month, with team members already in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Austria — which is why English is our internal company language.

About Us
We're
#stoked
to shape the future,
#together
as a team, and
#humble
in our mission to support the builders of tomorrow. For a first impression of us, take a look at our Instagram and LinkedIn page .

Diversity makes us better.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences, and we believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger products, and a healthier workplace. If you're excited about our mission but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be exactly who we're looking for.

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On the application process
We want your candidate experience with us to be smooth, transparent, and enjoyable. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process typically takes about 4 weeks from start to finish, though this may vary by role. You can learn more about our process here . If you need adjustments or flexibility at any stage, please don't hesitate to let us know — we'll do our best to make it work for you.

Note on creating a test account:
If you would like to create a test account as part of the challenge, please enter "Applicant" in the relevant field during registration and select "Other" under Trade. This ensures that our sales team does not mistakenly register you as a craft business and reach out to you unnecessarily.