Founders Associate (m/w/d)

Berlin, Germany

Full-Time

About Smart Host

We aren't just another B2B SaaS company - we are the engine behind the next era of hospitality. At Smart Host, we're on a mission to bridge the gap between hotels and their guests by building a cutting-edge platform that turns fragmented data into deep, actionable insights. We are the market leader in DACH, profitable, and scaling fast!

About the Role

This is one of the highest-impact roles at Smart Host. As Founders Associate you work directly with the Founder and leadership team to turn priorities into outcomes. You operate at the intersection of strategy and execution and step in wherever the company needs leverage most. A successful performance within this role shall be developed into becoming the Chief of Staff at Smart Host.

This is not a support role. It is an execution role with company-wide responsibility. You will drive critical initiatives, fix broken processes, increase leadership effectiveness, and ensure that what matters actually gets done.

What You'll Own

Act as a true sparring partner to the Founder
Translate strategic priorities into clear execution plans
Ensure that company priorities translate into measurable outcomes
Lead high-impact projects across product, go-to-market, and operations
Drive company-wide AI adoption — tools, workflows, mindset
Step into teams or functions when needed
Improve how the leadership team operates
Prepare high-quality materials for investor updates and board meetings

About You

2-3 years in top-tier consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or a high-growth startup/scaleup
Strong analytical and structured thinking
Proven ability to drive execution across multiple stakeholders
Highly reliable — when you own something, it gets done
German & English fluency
You actively use AI tools in your daily work
You are excited about applying AI across functions

Why Smart Host