Founders Associate
Founders Associate
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Job Description
Esencia Foods makes vegan meat and fish from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venturebacked business we are pioneering this approach.
Our mission is to foster the worlds transition to a sustainable seafood system without asking consumers to compromise on taste texture or price.
We are looking for a Founders Associate (m/f/x) to manage various commercial financial and operational topics that drive forward the growth of the company. This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its earliest days.
APPLICATIONS ONLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
Tasks
Define and solve strategic commercial operational and financial challenges
- Commercial Keep oversight of a network of (potential) customers and partners; focus and develop contacts and leads towards contracts; update our product positioning based on market feedback; represent us at events
- Operational Introduction of an ERP system; setting up a supply chain etc.
- Financial Lead the application for complex multiple100k grant applications by coordinating inputs from stakeholders inside and outside the organization and summarize in a business plan and pitch deck; Help to explore and structure debt financing for assets
Support daytoday duties such as project management and coordination of grant and finance agents
- Shortterm projects on a short notice; e.g. run hiring sprints and interviews manage fair and event participations prepare pitches etc.
Requirements
You blend strategic thinking with handson practicality. You are not afraid to pick up the phone and work on the nitty gritty stuff. When it comes down to it you extinguish fires in our daytoday business learn from problems that arise and find longterm solutions. You act and work independently and responsibly but also get support in all areas you need.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in business economics or related
- At least 13 years of previous work experience ideally in fastpaced and fastchanging environments like e.g. consulting or startups and ideally in food or consumer goods
- A track record of motivation to learn getting stuff done (!) and being proactive e.g. participating in university clubs or running side projects
- Handling a high degree of ownership and selfmanagement; being a team player
- Fluency in English (other than English it is a strong plus to speak Germany and/or Spanish at B2 level)
- Willingness to travel about once to twice per months for up to 2 nights each
Benefits
- Responsibility from Day 1
- You will work crossdisciplinary in a multicultural team and directly with the founders to help you learn and grow
- A highimpact ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company
- The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system
- A fun flexible and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person
APPLICATIONS ONLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
Employment Type
Full Time
