Founder's Associate

As a Founder’s Associate at Comstruct, your responsibilities will include working directly with our CEO on optimizing CRM reporting, handling financial planning and analysis, and supporting Human Resources in developing our organization. You will play a vital role in recruiting top talent and assisting with fundraising efforts, all while adapting to the fast-paced startup environment.

To thrive as a Founder’s Associate at Comstruct, candidates should possess 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment, ideally within the SaaS domain. A strong background in finance and recruiting is essential, along with hands-on experience using HubSpot. Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude are crucial for this role.

Comstruct is deeply committed to the professional development of its team members. As a Founder’s Associate, you will enjoy individual development budgets for training, certifications, conferences, or books. This emphasizes our nurturing culture, allowing you to pursue personal and professional growth opportunities.

The work environment at Comstruct is dynamic, with a hybrid setup allowing you to work 50% in our Munich office and 50% remotely. We foster a collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies, encouraging you to voice your ideas and take responsibility for shaping your role and career.

What sets the Founder’s Associate position at Comstruct apart is the level of responsibility and impact you will have at an early stage of your career. You will be working closely with high-level executives, engaging in making significant decisions that shape the company's future, all while being part of an innovative team dedicated to transforming the construction industry.

This is your chance to express genuine enthusiasm for the role and the company. Highlight your passion for the construction industry, your interest in joining a fast-growing startup, and how the opportunity to work closely with the CEO aligns with your career aspirations.

Share specific strategies you use for prioritization, such as identifying urgent vs. important tasks or using project management tools. Stress your ability to adapt and shift priorities as necessary while delivering results consistently.

Discuss your relevant experience with budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial data. Provide examples of past projects where you contributed to financial strategies and how you can apply these experiences to support Comstruct’s growth.

Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer this question. Detail a specific scenario where adaptability was key, emphasizing your communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Show your research about Comstruct and its goals in the construction tech industry. Share insights about its commitment to automation and how that impacts customers, demonstrating your understanding and alignment with the company's mission.

Explain your strategy for building a collaborative, trusting environment. This may involve open communication, regular check-ins, or engaging in team-building activities. Emphasize the importance of aligning individual and team goals.

List relevant tools, especially HubSpot, or any financial management software you've used. Provide examples of how you utilized these tools effectively to improve processes and outcomes in your previous roles.

Describe a specific recruitment experience, detailing your role in sourcing candidates, filtering applications, and how you ensured a positive onboarding experience that aligned with the organization's culture and values.

Share your aspirations while highlighting how the Founder’s Associate position offers a unique opportunity for growth and skill development. Articulate how this role can set the foundation for your future career trajectory in the tech or construction industry.

Illustrate your receptiveness to feedback by sharing a memorable experience where you learned from criticism and leveraged it for personal growth. Stress the importance of using constructive feedback to improve team dynamics and project effectiveness.