About the Role
As a Founders Associate, you will work directly with the two founders, taking on significant business development responsibilities from day one. You will be closely involved in key decisions and will drive the growth of Acoustic Index. This role has a clear objective: the French market.
Responsibilities
- Open the French market, acting as the primary contact for French manufacturers, design offices, and acousticians.
- Identify and proactively contact suitable manufacturers to bring new companies into contact with Acoustic Index.
- Secure initial meetings for the founders and maintain a well-managed and actively followed-up pipeline.
- Methodically expand the target list in France and beyond, identifying key contacts.
- Meticulously document each contact and maintain an overview of the pipeline within the CRM.
Requirements
- Native French speaker with excellent English proficiency.
- Proficiency in using AI tools as an integral part of your workflow.
- Currently pursuing studies in engineering, building engineering, business, economics, or a related field.
- Technical curiosity and an understanding of measurement data are beneficial.
- Acoustics knowledge is a plus but not required; training will be provided.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with individuals and companies independently and conversing with leaders and CEOs.
- Autonomous and hands-on approach, willing to take on significant responsibility.
- Previous internship experience (1-4) is a plus but not mandatory.
- Must be enrolled in an institution that can provide an internship agreement, including for international internships.
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales
- Market Research
- Lead Generation
- CRM Management
- Communication
- Proactiveness
- AI Tools Usage
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Currently pursuing studies in engineering, building engineering, business, economics, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- 1,000 EUR per month plus 10% of the first-year contract value for each deal signed.
Benefits
- 10% commission on the first-year contract value for each deal signed.
- 1,000 EUR per month salary.
- Unlimited upside potential.
- Direct access to founders.
- Opportunity to open an entire market (France).
- Steep learning curve in business development and sales within a growing startup.
- Flexible start date within a 3-month period.
About the Company
- Acoustic Index is a young, bootstrapped startup based in Berlin.
- We are building a platform for manufacturers of acoustic solutions to publish their product measurement data.
- Our platform enables design offices, architects, and acousticians to find the exact materials they need.
- We have a growing list of partners and are focused on expanding into the French market.
