Founders Associate – Marketing

Role Overview

• You will work hand in hand with the founding team to build and execute velio’s brand and marketing strategy
• You will identify relevant opportunities and help validate them through testing
• You will develop blueprints and validate their impact following a “learn fast, fail fast” approach — typical test cycles last 3–8 weeks
• You will own the social media function and take responsibility for building the brand
• You will quickly become an expert in your area and, when needed, lead small teams

Requirements

• Above-average academic performance and strong commitment in a degree in Economics or a comparable program (advanced semester) or during a gap year between Bachelor’s and Master’s
• Hands-on mentality — you don’t shy away from doing whatever it takes to solve a problem sustainably
• Experience in marketing and social media, with a strong interest in diving into complex topics
• Previous internships in a startup environment are a plus
• Excellent German skills and good command of English

Benefits

• The opportunity to help build Cologne’s next high-growth e-mobility startup at an early stage
• Close collaboration with the founding team and short decision-making paths
• A team of very experienced colleagues with impressive career histories
• High autonomy in implementing strategy
• Typical startup benefits
• Option to work remotely