You will scale Smalt’s network of craft partners across Germany, acting as a growth engine for Meister-led businesses. By optimizing commercial processes and automating workflows, you’ll ensure our partners succeed, directly driving revenue growth. You’ll work alongside founders at the intersection of operations and tech to define the future of skilled trades.
Venture Development Manager at Smalt
As Venture Development Manager, you'll work directly with founders to scale a network of craft entrepreneurs, helping them ditch admin and grow their businesses with an AI-first backoffice. With €4-5M in revenue traction already, we’re looking for an analytical professional with 3-5 years of experience in tech or ops. If you're fluent in German and ready to build scalable systems, join us in empowering the next generation of tradespeople across Europe.
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Location
Berlin, Germany
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Smalt
Role overview
Smalt is the AI-first backoffice and growth engine for skilled trades entrepreneurs. We help Meister-led craft businesses — electricians, PV installers, SHK, roofing companies — launch, operate, and scale with a digital backoffice, AI-powered tools, and hands-on operational support. Our model is simple: we only grow if our partners grow. Founded in 2023 and backed by General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, and noa, we’ve raised €12M and built strong revenue traction through our integrated service delivery business. We’re now scaling our partnership network across Germany. We’re a small, ambitious team based in Berlin working at the intersection of operations, technology, and entrepreneurship — obsessed with unlocking the potential of the 500,000+ skilled tradespeople across Europe who could be running their own businesses. If you want real ownership, a steep learning curve, and a mission that actually matters, smalt is for you.
What you will do
- Onboard and coach new Meister partners, guiding them through their first months of business growth and digital transformation.
- Analyze partner performance and design automated workflows using tools like Attio and Make to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate field insights into AI-driven features and scalable data models.
Who this is a fit for
- 3-5 years of experience in high-growth tech operations, consulting, or venture capital, preferably within SaaS or field operations.
- Native-level fluency in German is essential for communicating with business owners, paired with professional English for internal collaboration.
- Highly structured systems thinker proficient with modern CRM and automation tools like Attio, HubSpot, or Make.
Why this role is remarkable
- Directly impact the European skilled trades shortage by empowering craftsmen to launch and scale their own digital-first businesses.
- Join a high-growth startup with €4–5M revenue traction, backed by elite global investors like General Catalyst, Owl Ventures, and noa.
- Work in a hybrid Berlin-based role with significant ownership, acting as a strategic sparring partner to the founding team.
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