Job Description

? Your Impact:

As a Founders Associate (m/f/d) at

Smalt

, you’ll work directly with our leadership team to scale our network of Meister-led craft partners (electrical, PV, SHK, roofing, etc.). You’ll onboard new partners, improve their commercial and administrative processes, and design the automations that power their growth.



This hybrid role blends

operations, strategy, and enablement

-

perfect for ambitious early-career professionals

who want to learn how to build and scale a high-growth tech company from the inside. You’ll act as a sparring partner to our founders, shape Smalt’s operating playbook, and directly contribute to our mission of enabling thousands of new craft entrepreneurs across Europe.

As Founder's Associate

, you will:

Onboard and coach new Meister partners

through their first months with Smalt

Operate and improve key business processes

(offers, invoicing, documentation, workforce planning, etc.)

Analyze partner performance

and design interventions that

improve conversion

, efficiency, and

facilitate

growth

Build and automate scalable workflows using tools like

Attio

,

Make

, and

Smalt’s AI stack

Collaborate cross-functionally with

Product

,

Operations

, and

Growth

teams to improve the partner experience Translate field insights into product requirements and data models that inform Smalt’s AI
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? What Makes You a Great Fit:

Experience & Skills:

1-2 years of experience in

tech, operations, consulting, or VC

- ideally with exposure to SaaS, field operations, or vertical software Highly structured and analytical - you love building systems and documenting how things work Entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset - excited to take ownership and work hands-on with partners

Fluent in

German and English

, able to communicate confidently with Meister and business owners Comfortable using tools like

Attio, Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive

, or automation platforms (

Make, Zapier, n8n

) (Bonus)Field experience or technical understanding of

Elektro, PV, or SHK

is a plus

Location:

Berlin preferred (hybrid), with occasional field travel across Germany

Mindset & Working Style:

Entrepreneurial:

You treat Smalt’s partners like your own business

Systems thinker:

You connect dots across processes and build structure from chaos

Data-driven:

You track KPIs, test hypotheses, and iterate fast

Partner-first:

You care deeply about helping local entrepreneurs grow and succeed

? Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Join a passionate, diverse and inclusive team shaping the future of skilled trades

30 vacation days

Competitive compensation & VSOP

Deutschlandticket

or

Urban Sports ClubMembership

Exposure to the world’s leading investors such as General Catalyst, noa, owl Ventures & Heartfelt_

Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)

Regular team events and lunches
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About us

Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine that empowers skilled tradespeople to become entrepreneurs.


We support craftsmen in starting and scaling their businesses by providing a digital backoffice – from setup, company registration & launch, to offer creation, invoicing, documentation, talent retention, and revenue growth tools.


Smalt is building the tech-first backbone to solve the labour productivity gap and create an abundance of craft entrepreneurs globally.


Since inception in

2023

, we have raised

€12M

from leading venture capital firms including

General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, noa

, and others.


We’ve built strong revenue traction (

€4–5M+

) in our integrated service delivery business and are now rapidly expanding our partner network model.