Clera

Founders Associate (Sales-Focused)

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About the role

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing AI-powered content and brand visibility platform as one of the first commercial hires — working directly alongside the CEO across sales, operations, and company building. The company operates in the emerging space of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), helping brands appear in AI-generated responses on platforms such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. The business already serves 40+ clients across 14+ industries and is backed by leading startup programmes including Google Cloud for Startups and Microsoft Founders Hub.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is hungry to learn, comfortable operating with ambiguity, and excited by the intersection of AI technology and go-to-market execution.
What You'll Do
Partner directly with the CEO on day-to-day sales activity — from prospecting and outreach to closing deals and managing relationships

Own and grow pipeline, contributing directly to revenue targets and business development initiatives

Support the design and execution of scalable sales processes and commercial operations

Assist with company-building activities including hiring, partnerships, and strategic projects as the team scales

Work cross-functionally across sales, marketing, product, and operations — acting as a force multiplier for the founding team

Represent the company externally with prospects, partners, and clients

What We're Looking For
Required:
1–2 years of full-time work experience (post-graduation)

Proven customer-facing sales or business development experience with a demonstrable track record in pipeline growth or revenue contribution

Background in a consultancy (e.g. strategy, management consulting) or a high-growth startup strongly preferred

Ability and willingness to work closely with a founder/CEO and take ownership across a broad remit

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable context-switching between commercial and operational work

Fluent in German and English (professional level)

Nice to have:
Exposure to AI, SaaS, or content/marketing technology

Experience at firms such as Capgemini Invent, BCG, EY-Parthenon, PwC, or similar strategy/consulting backgrounds

Familiarity with go-to-market motions in early-stage B2B environments

Dealbreaker: Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site in Munich or Hamburg (relocation supported where applicable). This role is not available remotely.
Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation: up to €130,000 (inclusive of sales-related variable component)

Equity: 0.5–1% (significant early-stage upside)

Direct mentorship and day-to-day collaboration with the CEO

High-autonomy, high-impact role at a company with strong early commercial traction

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location
Based in Munich or Hamburg, Germany. On-site presence is required. The team is split across both cities, and both are active hiring locations.
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Role
Technology & IT Business Development Operations Sales Founders Associate remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Founders Associate (Sales-Focused) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Clera?
  3. Which of Business Development, Operations and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, Operations and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Founders Associate (Sales-Focused) role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Operations and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Clera needs from this hire.

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