Founders' Associate (m/f/d)

About the company

HomeToGo aims to make unique accommodation options easy to discover and book for everyone. The organization is built around a travel-focused, innovative culture and led by open-minded managers across all levels. It values exceptional talent and is open to candidates from anywhere in the world, including those who need visa sponsorship for Germany.

Role overview

As a Founders' Associate, you will learn quickly, grow at a fast pace, and help other teams and leaders succeed. You will work directly with the Managing Directors and senior leaders, supporting them in day-to-day leadership responsibilities and taking ownership of the company’s most important initiatives and projects. Priority areas may include goal setting, confidential M&A work, urgent project support, and strategy preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Managing Directors and senior leadership to gain a deep understanding of how the business operates.
• Act as a dependable support partner for leadership by handling the topics most important to them.
• Help prepare strategic materials and align them with senior management.
• Spot and shape growth opportunities by using AI-based workflows and modern technology to support data-led decisions and scaling.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders from different parts of the organization.
• Build, evaluate, and refine new business ideas or improve ongoing initiatives across the business.
• Step in to support teams when urgent help is needed and impact is required quickly.
• Independently take on or create projects once enough responsibility has been delegated.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a startup, scale-up, or consulting environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and levels of seniority.
• A self-driven, independent mindset for both working and learning.
• Good analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective prioritization.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver results quickly.
• A proactive attitude and comfort with new challenges, approaching them as opportunities.

Working model and hiring notes

This is a full-time role with a remote-friendly setup. HomeToGo follows a rolling recruitment process, so there is no fixed application deadline. If the number of applicants becomes too large, the posting may be taken down temporarily and re-published later if the role remains open.

Benefits and perks

• Access to an AI-focused working environment with tools such as Google Enterprise+, Slack AI, and modern model access through Copilot, Claude, or LiteLLM.
• Remote flexibility for up to 50% of the year, plus up to 63 days of work-from-anywhere time within the EU and UK, subject to certain conditions.
• Salary aligned to market levels and stock options for eligible roles.
• 27 vacation days at the start, rising over time to as many as 32 days.
• Dog-friendly office spaces for employees who want to bring a well-behaved pet.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international hires joining the Berlin office, where applicable.
• German language classes, masterclasses, and mentoring across teams for development.
• Monthly support for the Deutschland-Ticket and tax-efficient bike leasing through salary conversion.
• Mental health resources and discounted sports memberships.
• Employee discounts through HomeToGo_Friends, Travel Industry Card offers, and 20% off Union Berlin fan merchandise.
• ESG-focused operations and collaboration with Plan A to monitor carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Recruitment safety

HomeToGo advises candidates to be cautious about recruitment fraud. Genuine opportunities are published on the company’s official careers page, and official communication will only come from an @hometogo.com email address. If a posting looks suspicious or you are unsure about a message claiming to be from HomeToGo, you should verify it by contacting recruiting@hometogo.com.

About HomeToGo

HomeToGo is a SaaS-enabled marketplace with a large selection of vacation rentals and millions of listings from trusted partners. The platform covers a wide range of property types, including vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, houseboats, castles, and farm stays, and helps users match options based on price, destination, dates, and amenities. Founded in 2014, the company operates local apps and websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. It also runs brands including Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, Tripping.com, and Wimdu.

Equal opportunity commitment

HomeToGo is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and the company does not discriminate based on race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political or ideological views, disability, or age. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed criterion.