Venture Development Manager (m/w/d)

autarc GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to choose equipment

Annual team retreat

Mobility options

Urban Sports Club

Regular team events, lunches and other

Office in Mitte

Job summary

autarc GmbH, a Berlin-based energy-tech startup, is seeking a hands-on product manager on-site in Berlin. You will own early product initiatives, run cross-functional projects with Sales, Marketing, and Tech, and engage directly with customers to shape MVPs.

Join a small, fast-moving team close to the COO and co-founders to bring new digital products to market. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and can move quickly from idea to

Qualifications

• Graduated from a strong university and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in English and German (C2) required.
• Startup or fast-paced environment experience.
• Hands-on: you execute, not just coordinate.
• Based in Berlin and willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Own early product management and cross-team execution for new initiatives.
• Dive quickly into new topics, markets, and customer problems through direct conversations.
• Drive the launch of new digital products and services from idea to market rollout.
• Talk to customers daily to uncover pain points, validate solutions, and promote new products.
• Support go-to-market with sales decks and customer-facing materials.
• Work with Product and Design to translate market and customer requirements into product improvements and launch assets.

Skills

Fluent in English

German (C2)

Hands-on

Structured thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us

Founded in Berlin, autarc is a ~80-person start-up that graduated from Y Combinator in San Francisco. Our team spans Sales, Tech, and Operations. We build software that helps energy installers plan, sell, and deliver home electrification projects faster and with higher quality.

Your Impact

Are you excited to work on strategic projects that accelerate the energy transition?

If you’re excited about green-tech, cross-functional projects, and exploring scalable solutions, join us and make an impact.

You will work closely with the COO and co-founder and collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Tech to drive new initiatives from idea to launch. This role is built for someone who likes ownership, moves fast, and learns directly from customers.

Please note: This position is on-site in Berlin (Mitte) and C2-level proficiency in German is required.

What you’ll do

• Own early product management and cross-team execution for new initiatives: shape value propositions, define MVPs, prioritize features, align stakeholders, and coordinate Sales, Marketing, and Tech for fast, smooth launches

• Dive quickly into new topics, markets, and customer problems, building a deep understanding through frequent, direct customer conversations

• Hands‑on drive the launch of new digital products and services - from first idea to market rollout - working closely with the co‑founders and team

• Talk to customers daily to uncover pain points, validate solutions, and actively promote, position, and upsell new products and features while iterating based on real-world feedback

• Support go-to-market execution with sales decks, presentations, and customer‑facing materials, and help the team communicate new value clearly

• Work closely with Product and Design to translate market/ customer requirements into concrete product improvements and launch assets

What you bring

• Graduated from a strong university; entrepreneurial mindset

• Fluent in English and C2 German (required)

• Experience in a startup environment (or similarly fast‑paced setting)

• Hands‑on: you execute, not just coordinate

• Curious about how tech, operations, and business strategy come together in high‑growth companies

• Structured thinker who’s not afraid to get into details, run the numbers, and execute fast

• Based in Berlin and willing to work on‑site (office in Mitte)

What we offer

• Freedom to choose your own equipment
• An annual team retreat
• The choice between Dance or Deutschland Ticket for mobility
• Urban Sports Club for fitness
• Regular team events, lunches and activities

Next steps

If your application is successful, you will participate in the following:

• Screening call with our Lead Venture Development
• Culture fit call with Thies (COO & Co‑Founder)
• Take home case study (approx. 1 hour)
• Final on‑site interview with our COO Thies and the team