Founders Associate – Sales-Focused

Clera

Founders Associate supporting CEO in day-to-day sales and commercial operations at an AI-powered brand visibility platform. Seeking a motivated candidate with sales-related experience and language skills.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-Level💰 €130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with proven experience in pipeline growth and revenue contribution, alongside effective cross-functional collaboration skills. Fluent in both German and English, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders and driving business development initiatives.

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Sales Pipeline ManagementRevenue ContributionCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer-Facing Sales ExperienceFluency in German and English

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Hard Skills

Sales Process DesignBusiness DevelopmentRevenue GrowthConsultancy BackgroundStrategic Project Management

Soft Skills

OwnershipContext-SwitchingRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

High-Growth StartupCommercial OperationsProspectingOutreachClient Representation

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with the CEO on day-to-day sales activity — from prospecting and outreach to closing deals and managing relationships
Own and grow pipeline, contributing directly to revenue targets and business development initiatives
Support the design and execution of scalable sales processes and commercial operations
Assist with company-building activities including hiring, partnerships, and strategic projects as the team scales
Work cross-functionally across sales, marketing, product, and operations — acting as a force multiplier for the founding team
Represent the company externally with prospects, partners, and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of full-time work experience (post-graduation)
Proven customer-facing sales or business development experience with a demonstrable track record in pipeline growth or revenue contribution
Background in a consultancy (e.g. strategy, management consulting) or a high-growth startup strongly preferred
Ability and willingness to work closely with a founder/CEO and take ownership across a broad remit
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable context-switching between commercial and operational work
Fluent in German and English (professional level)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct mentorship and day-to-day collaboration with the CEO
High-autonomy, high-impact role at a company with strong early commercial traction