Growth Associate (m/f/d)

About the Job

“Nothing happens until someone sells something”. We experience it all the time: the smartest founders with the best product ideas will fail if they can’t figure out how to scalably grow their business. With our own experts in all things revenue, we are determined to support companies within the A11 Ecosystem by building and providing industry-leading expertise throughout their entire commercial funnel.

As a Growth Associate, you’ll join our Sales & Go-To-Market team, currently made up of 14 colleagues. We are a group of experts determined to scale the Go-To-Market (GTM) motions of our clients ranging from VC to PE Co-investments. In this role, you’ll support various companies within the A11 Ecosystem, helping them succeed across a wide range of commercial topics, with the mission to develop you into the commercial leaders and founders of tomorrow.

The team delivers industry-leading expertise covering different areas with focus on Sales, Growth, GTM Strategy, RevOps & Commercial Transformation. Current Growth Associates have acted as e.g. Founders Associate at EU's largest seed investment in defence ($9M, Arx) and led the market entry into Germany for Dalma ($20M series B). Former Growth Associates are now working as Chief of Staff at a German solar unicorn, as General Manager UK for an online printing company or as VP Sales & GTM at A11

A11 is the execution engine behind Europe’s top tech unicorns like Trade Republic, Sennder and Kry. We are a SWAT team for business performance in different expertise areas ranging from Marketing, Sales, Data, Tech to People Ops. With 100+ international experts, we step in with tactical precision to tackle complex challenges across business and tech. From launching products at speed to reshaping entire business models– we deliver impact.

Ready to build and scale? At A11, we believe that execution beats theory. If you’re looking to accelerate growth in a variety of industries, geographies and business models, we want to hear from you!

In a nutshell:

• Hands-on across projects: As a Growth Associate, you’ll work on various projects across different companies within the A11 Ecosystem, from picking up the phone and restructuring sales teams to building go-to-market strategies and crafting pitch decks.
• Learning at the core: You’ll get weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with your manager, plus regular knowledge-sharing sessions with leaders from marketing, data, tech, AI, and more - all designed to shape you into a well-rounded commercial leader.
• Future-focused: The Growth Associate is a full time role clearly designed to be the start of a long-term journey - with A11 or one company within our A11 Ecosystem. You drive your growth, and we’ll provide the tools and support to make it happen.

In this role, you’ll:

• Execute Operational Sales - generate new business opportunities through multiple outreach channels (in person meetings, social channels, phone, mail), test hypotheses, gather customer insights, structure feedback and improve sales approach regularly.
• Execute GTM strategies - e.g. research lead sources, define optimal client segments, identify message-market fit, set up & optimise CRM systems and analyse data needs.
• Conduct market research, conceptualise market entrance strategies, create and implement new commercial processes.
• Further learning opportunities throughout every commercial aspect of a startup & PE Co-investment company, from business development to operational sales, marketing, content, CRM, process optimization, transformation and more.
• Develop a T-shaped skill set, acquiring expertise in core areas such as project management, stakeholder management, and expanding knowledge across various functions to drive business success.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor or Master degree in business (or related degree) - Please submit your grades with your application
• Professional experience in start-ups, consulting, sales or other commercial roles
• Experience in a customer facing role is a big advantage
• High interest in sales & GTM and excitement about daily customer interaction
• Openness to travel 3-4 days per week when working onsite at one of our client companies within the A11 Ecosystem
• Team player with great communication skills
• Passionate for numbers, data, structure and analytics
• Fast learner with a start-up mindset (enthusiastic, self-motivated and hands-on)
• German (native) and English at a negotiation level

Please note that we are looking for support in our Berlin office. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Why Join A11:

• Shape the Future of Innovation: Take the lead on game-changing projects across a diverse range of companies and geographies. You'll make a true impact through our strategic and hands-on working style.
• Collaborate with an International Team of Digital Natives: Unlock new opportunities to learn, contribute, and thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Our Team represents over 25 nationalities and brings experience in a wide range of companies and industries.
• Career Development: We support growth in every direction—whether you want to deepen your expertise, lead a department or explore new areas.
• Embrace Change and New Technologies: We actively try out new tools and AI features to optimise our workflows and processes, giving you creative freedom and autonomy to reach your goals.
• Exchange and Discover: From shared meals with the Team to fun offsites to frequently hosted meetups, you'll build lasting connections through regular events and dynamic knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all – applicants and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our diverse team has different ethnic and cultural origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, family arrangements, religious and political affiliations, socioeconomic statuses, age groups, and abilities.