Founders Associate (m/f/d)

About Yepoda

At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe – without ever compromising on our values, quality and sustainability. All our products are made with the best natural and active ingredients, are vegan and cruelty-free. We aim to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and fun.

We are a beauty start-up founded in 2020 and located in the heart of Berlin. Our team is made of over 60 brilliant human beings who came from all over the world to actively write Yepoda’s story.

Your Tasks

As a Founder’s Associate, you will be at the forefront of our strategy. Your key responsibilities will encompass:

• Directly work on solutions with the Founders
• Assist in formulating new company objectives and identifying business opportunities
• Help translate the management strategy into execution, coordinating and communicating with our Business Development, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Engage in cross-departmental projects to monitor the implementation and timeline of the strategic direction
  
  

Your Profile

• +5 years of experience preferably in management consulting, VC, hyper-growth startups, or other highly competitive environments
• Proven track record as Founders Associate or Chief of Staff
• Obtained a Master’s or MBA degree in the field of Business, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Graduated top of your class and have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academia and beyond
• Work in an extraordinarily structured way and apply your structured approach to every task at hand
• Proactive and independent working style allowing you to plan ahead without close guidance
• Hands-on mentality with the capacity to deliver strong results and impact business decisions in a dynamic environment
• Strong interest in consumer brands is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills and communication skills
• Advanced experience in Excel, PowerPoint and curiosity for new technologies
• Fluent in English, other languages such as German, Spanish, French, or Italian are a plus
• You are a team player, open to new things and you are excited about the chance, to take on responsibility in a young startup and grow together with us
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  
  

What We Offer

• Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team.
• Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand.
• Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and weekly Yoga classes.
• Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery.
• We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default.
• Employee Discounts: You’ll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family.
  
  

Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you!

Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.