Founders' Associate

Explore a new world of possibilities

At HomeToGo, we're on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us

Your future contribution

As a Founders' Associate, you'll have the chance to learn and develop at a very high pace, while enabling others to succeed. With your ability to quickly learn and adapt, you will work closely with the Managing Directors and Senior Management of the company and support them in their roles as leaders of the company. Rest assured: you will be involved in and contribute to the most relevant initiatives and projects - whatever is priority for the leaders of the company is also your priority. 

Whether it's goal planning, confidential M&A transactions, immediate project support, or developing a strategy paper - you will be at the frontline. 

How you'll add value

• Learn how to run a business by being in constant exchange with the Managing Directors and Senior Management Team
• Manage all topics that are relevant and important to the Managing Directors in order to act as their right-hand
• Prepare and pre-align strategy in close alignment with the Senior Management 
• Own and drive cross-functional initiatives working with various stakeholders across the organization
• Conceptualize and calculate new business opportunities or reiterate on existing efforts across the organization
• Support teams when urgently needed to create impact where it's needed most
• Take on or develop your own project upon sufficient empowerment through the Senior Management

You'll be successful in this role if you

• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Start-Up, Scale-Up or Consulting Company
• You have excellent communication skills - you know your audience; this allows you to move things forward quickly and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• You have a proactive and independent working and learning attitude
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and prioritize efficiently
• You have a hands-on working style with the capacity to deliver great results quickly
• You come in with a 'can-do' attitude: you approach new tasks & projects with an open mind and take challenges as opportunities
• High proficiency in English and German

 Note: We operate a rolling recruitment approach  - no deadlines, just opportunities. Should the volume of applications become too high, we might briefly remove this posting to provide our hiring team the space for thorough and unbiased review. The role will be made available again if we decide we're still looking for the right fit.

What we offer

Your journey with HomeToGo is a two way street - we've got you covered We offer a diverse variety of benefits to enable your career development and make HomeToGo a great place to work, including:

• Fair compensation and equity: Competitive salary and stock options, plus visa sponsorship and relocation support if you're joining from abroad.*
• Time off and flexibility: 27 vacation days, plus one extra per year of tenure (up to 32). Hybrid setup with up to 50% remote work annually, including from abroad.
• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.
• Learning and development: German classes, masterclasses, workshops, and cross-team mentorship to support your growth.
• Mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Travel benefits: Discounts on vacation stays via our HomeToGo_Friends program for you, friends, and family. Plus exclusive deals with travel providers through the Travel Industry Card.
• Wellbeing support: Access to psychological support and mental health resources, plus subsidized fitness via Wellhub.
• Union Berlin partnership: 20% off official fan gear and other exclusive sponsor perks.
• Climate commitment: CSRD-compliant, proud member of Leaders for Climate Action, partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group's carbon footprint. 
• And more: We're always evolving our benefits to support what matters most to our team

*Certain conditions apply.

Protect Yourself From Recruitment Scams
At HomeToGo, we care deeply about the integrity of our hiring process and the safety of our candidates. Please note:

• All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official Careers Page.
• Any communication from us will come from an email address.

If you come across a suspicious job posting, receive an unsolicited offer, or are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from HomeToGo, please reach out to us for verification via 

About us

HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including , Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as , AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, , e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, and Wimdu.

HomeToGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at HomeToGo and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren't completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you

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