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About the Role

As a Founders Associate, you will be sales-driven, actively acquiring new clients through outbound sales, particularly via LinkedIn. You will develop creative client acquisition strategies and serve as the central point of contact between clients and internal consultants, working closely with the CEO, Managing Director, and Chief of Staff. This role is positioned close to management, offering significant responsibility and development potential, with an emphasis on independent work.

Responsibilities

Actively acquire new clients and build your own pipeline with a focus on outbound and strategic social selling via LinkedIn.
Develop creative ideas and approaches for new client generation and experiment with new strategies.
Manage new clients from initial contact through operational onboarding, ensuring a smooth process.
Act as the liaison between clients and internal consultants, understanding the business in detail to facilitate communication.
Build a strong network within the finance sector and maintain long-term, trusting relationships.
Collaborate closely with the CEO, Managing Director, and Chief of Staff, gaining deep insights into business decisions.
Provide occasional support for client and networking events.
Maintain customer data in the CRM and keep your pipeline organized.

Requirements

Strong sales drive and ideally some experience in (outbound) sales or business development.
Experience with social selling and acquiring new clients via LinkedIn is a distinct advantage.
Ability to work highly independently, reflectively, and structurally, without needing close supervision.
Possess a true start-up mentality.
Eager to learn and quickly and independently acquire knowledge about start-ups and finance.
Familiarity with the start-up scene, including current trends and key companies.
Enjoy finding creative new ways to acquire clients while keeping financial targets in view.
Strong communication skills, negotiation skills, and a confident demeanor, including when interacting with decision-makers.
Quick comprehension to understand and credibly represent the finance and accounting business.
Proficient in using CRM systems and standard MS Office applications.
Fluent German and good written and spoken English skills.

Skills

Outbound Sales
Social Selling
LinkedIn
Sales Strategy
Client Onboarding
Client Relationship Management
Networking
CRM Systems
MS Office Applications

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level

Salary/Compensations

Competitive base salary plus attractive, performance-based commission

Benefits

Management-close role with direct collaboration with CEO, Managing Director, and Chief of Staff.
Significant responsibility from day one and real development potential with room for independent role development.
Start-up environment with short decision-making paths and ample scope for initiative.
Modern office in the heart of Berlin.
International, ambitious team.
Steep learning curve and the opportunity to actively shape a growing company.

About the Company

DONE!Financials is a growing accounting and financial services company based in Berlin with an international team of approximately 38 employees in Germany, Bosnia, and India.
We operate with a start-up mentality, short communication lines, and high standards, and are continuously growing.