Venture Development Associate (DACH) at the travel-tech startup Worldee

Worldee; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading travel-tech startup as a Venture Development Associate, focusing on sales and influencer marketing in the DACH region. Gain hands-on experience in startup growth and international expansion while working closely with a dynamic team. Enjoy a competitive salary with performance bonuses, and be part of an exciting journey in reshaping how people explore the world.

Leistungen

Employee stock options

Opportunities for growth

Fun, adventurous team environment

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in influencer marketing.
• Full-time availability working CET hours.

Aufgaben

• Drive sales through strategic outreach and partnerships with influencers.
• Build and maintain relationships with influencers in the DACH region.
• Collaborate with a hands-on team in a dynamic environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Influencer marketing

Ausbildung

Up to 3 years of work experience

Jobbeschreibung

We’re changing the way people travel and connecting local guides with travelers from all over the world. Nearly 100,000 users trust us, and we’ve been featured in Czechcrunch and Forbes. We’re building something big and aiming to join top players like Kiwi.com or Airbnb. You can be part of this and help us make exploring the world simple and accessible for everyone

How Does Worldee Work?

Worldee is a platform that helps people explore the world easily and authentically. We’ve built a marketplace for trips, connecting seasoned travelers who earn money from their experiences with those ready to set off on their next adventure. You can buy a trip to Iceland on our platform, and it includes everything—flights, accommodations, guide services, and experiences.

But Worldee isn’t just a trip marketplace. Travelers can get inspired by tens of thousands of itineraries, plan their own trips in our trip planner, and after returning, save everything in a personalized travel journal.

What’s in It for You?

Are you eager to learn how to build a startup and grow it internationally? Do you want hands-on experience scaling a company, driving sales, and building an expansion team? If yes, this role is perfect for you.

As a Venture Development Associate in the DACH Expansion Team, you will embark on a steep learning curve that covers all aspects of startup growth and international expansion. This role is sales and outreach-focused, with a unique emphasis on influencer marketing, a key driver of growth for modern businesses.

Today, any business—especially those selling online—must leverage influencer marketing. It’s the future of lead generation and advertising, enabling brands to connect authentically with their target audience.

In this role, you’ll learn how to :

• Drive sales through strategic outreach and partnerships with influencers and key partners in the DACH market.
• Identify, engage, and collaborate with influencers and key partners to amplify our brand and grow our customer base.
• Collaborate closely with a small, hands-on team in a dynamic environment.

You’ll work directly with experienced professionals to gain the knowledge and skills needed to shape your entrepreneurial journey. This position is ideal for those aspiring to one day start their own company.

Your challenge will be to :

• Execute sales outreach strategies, with a focus on identifying and onboarding influencers to promote our offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers and key partners in the DACH region.
• Develop innovative approaches to leverage influencer marketing as a primary growth driver.
• Collaborate with the team to shape sales processes and refine our go-to-market approach.
• Participate in regular check-ins to share results, experiences, and insights.
• Contribute to the development of a small but highly motivated regional team.

Our Culture

We’re passionate about travel—it’s in our DNA. You’ll meet colleagues who’ve traveled to over 100 countries or urban explorers who are always up for the next adventure. Our team-building trips take us to some of the craziest places, and we might throw in a yoga session or a party at a castle.At Worldee, we believe in grit, perseverance, and innovation—values we live by every day, whether we’re on the road or in the office. If these resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting journey to scale a startup in the DACH region from 0.
• Gain firsthand experience in international expansion and startup building.
• Learn essential sales skills and strategies, including how to build partnerships with influencers and other key partners.
• Understand the future of lead generation and advertising through common sales approaches and influencer marketing strategies.
• Work in a close-knit team with opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility.
• Employee stock options and a meaningful share in our success.
• The chance to build something truly groundbreaking in the travel industry.
• A fun, adventurous team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth in the travel-tech space.
• Monthly base pay of EUR 2,000, with performance bonuses starting at EUR 2,000 for meeting KPIs — and no upper limit if you go beyond.

Who We’re Looking For

This is a crucial role in driving Worldee’s expansion. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience : Up to 3 years of work experience (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).
• Mindset : A passion for learning, improving daily, and tackling challenges head-on.
• Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Sales experience is a plus but not required – we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• Interest : A strong interest in influencer marketing and leveraging it for business growth.
• Availability : Full-time availability, working CET hours.
• Languages : German (native) and English (fluent).
• Setup : Ability to work as a contractor.

Get to Know Us Better

• Follow our journey on Instagram .
• Read the latest articles about Worldee on Czechcrunch.