The AI-driven trade platform transforming industrial supply in infrastructure, energy, and construction materials. It connects vetted suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the GCC region with local demand through a single integrated platform.
The company has scaled to triple-digit-million GMV, operates across six international markets, and is rapidly expanding toward profitability. With a team of 80+ people across Berlin (HQ) and Asia, it is building the world’s first industrial-grade AI operating system for materials – redefining how global trade works in one of the world’s largest and most essential industries.
The company is backed by top-tier investors as well as global institutional banking partners, having recently closed its $40m series B - Atomico, Project A, and Invent Capital with institutional backing from Commerzbank and KfW.
Founders Associate (Business Development)
Tasks
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Business Development: Act as the primary point of contact for key business partners, build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships. Negotiate high-value contracts and agreements to maximize profitability.
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Market & Strategy: Track market trends, pricing, and demand across various regions. You’ll run competitive analyses, identify trading opportunities, and contribute to our buying and selling strategies with real-time insights.
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Operational Support: assist in day-to-day operational tasks, including project management, team coordination, and resource allocation.
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Team Building: play a role in building and nurturing a high-performing team by participating in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
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Cross functions: act as a liaison between different teams (Growth, Operations, Procurement) ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals. Be a sparring partner for the Leadership team for strategic and operational decisions and projects
Requirements
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You possess a Bachelor's degree or Master´s degree in Business or a related field
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You are interested in and passionate about growth startup and to change a traditional industry together with an international team
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You have strong analytical and communication skills
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You possess Hands-on mentality - only the implementation satisfies you
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You demonstrate ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners, and investors and take the initiative to get involved
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You demonstrate excellent German skills and strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
What we offer
At Andercore, you’ll join a fast-growing company transforming global materials trade in a $300B+ market opportunity. Working alongside an experienced international team, you will take on real responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your work on a platform connecting suppliers and buyers across global markets. The role offers a steep learning curve, strong ownership, and the opportunity to grow quickly within a company scaling across multiple regions. If you’re motivated to take accountability, learn fast, and help shape the future of global supply chains, Andercore offers a unique place to build your career
We offer a highly competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) of €100,000, designed to reward high performance and results. This includes a strong base salary complemented by an uncapped commission structure, meaning there is no limit to what you can earn — your success directly drives your income. Top performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed OTE, supported by a transparent, performance-driven bonus plan that truly rewards achievement.
How to apply
Facts
- Number of employees
- 80
- Category
- Employee
- Location
- Germany, Berlin
- Area of responsibility
- Communication, marketing and media, Economics and management, Consulting, Project management, Sales
- Start date (earliest)
- Earliest possible
- Full/Part-time
- Full-time, 40h per week
- Remuneration
- €100,000 OTE
- Working language and expected level
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- German (Native or near-native)
- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
- Homepage
- https://www.andercore.com/
- Social media links
Requirements
- Field of study
- Law, economics and social sciences, Business management
Contact
- Contact person
- Quynh Chi Vu
- Contact email
- quynh.chivu@andercore.com