Founders Associate - Business Development

Responsibilities

• Sales Management: Proactively qualify new leads through daily outbound calls, follow-ups, and consistent pipeline management. Engage potential and existing clients in phone conversations, guiding them through the sales process and converting opportunities into successful deals.
• Business Development : Build and develop your own client portfolio by identifying and acquiring new business opportunities within the assigned market. Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
• Market & Strategy : Track market trends, pricing, and demand across various regions. You'll run competitive analyses, identify trading opportunities, and contribute to our buying and selling strategies with real-time insights.

Requirements

• You possess a Bachelor's degree or Master´s degree in Business or a related field
• You are interested in and passionate about growth startup and to change a traditional industry together with an international team
• You have strong analytical and communication skills
• You possess Hands-on mentality - only the implementation satisfies you
• You demonstrate ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners and investors, and take the initiative to get involved
• You demonstrate excellent English skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities, as well as proficiency in at least one of the following languages: German, French or Italian.

Benefits

Additional Information

About Andercore Andercore is the AI-native supplier of industrial materials for energy, infrastructure, and construction in wholesale and beyond. We trade with global suppliers and distribute to European customers on our own account. Our AI runs the full trade and distribution end-to-end: sourcing, quality, pricing, sales, logistics, and embedded financing. For the customer, it feels like buying from their preferred local supplier; for our partners, it is the most convenient and safe way to do business across borders. Behind it, our software and agentic AI do the heavy lifting that used to take an asset-intensive supply chain with four or five intermediaries and weeks of manual coordination. Where we are today: Strong triple-digit-million euro turnover Seven European markets live 80+ people across Berlin (HQ), offices in London, Mumbai, and Shanghai $40M Series B just closed, $75M raised to date from Atomico, Project A, and Inven Capital, institutional financing from international banks. We are building the world's first and last industrial-grade AI operating system for materials, redefining how global trade works in one of the largest and most essential industries on earth. We offer a highly competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) of €100,000 , designed to reward high performance and results. This includes a strong base salary complemented by an uncapped commission structure , meaning there is no limit to what you can earn - your success directly drives your income. Top performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed OTE, supported by a transparent, performance-driven bonus plan that truly rewards achievement. Building on this performance-driven culture, not every candidate ticks every box - and that's why we value individuals with a growth mindset who bring potential, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

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