Founders Associate

Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Support & Planning

   • Aid in developing and implementing growth strategies aligned with company goals.
   • Act as a sounding board for ideas, providing input, and troubleshooting as needed.
   • Support strategic planning, decision-making, and performance tracking to inform company direction.

2. Project Management & Execution

   • Manage and execute high-priority projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
   • Coordinate tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure smooth execution of projects.

3. Research & Analysis

   • Conduct market, competitive, and pricing analyses to guide business development.
   • Surface data-driven insights that drive decision-making and provide tactical support.

4. Stakeholder Relations

   • Build and maintain relationships with investors, partners, vendors, and customers.
   • Assist in investor relations, including communications and updates on company progress.

5. Operations & Coordination

   • Provide operational support, including overseeing and optimizing internal processes.
   • Assist with administrative tasks, logistics, and managerial support to ensure day-to-day efficiency.

6. Sales & Marketing

   • Support sales and marketing efforts through research, outreach, and campaign coordination.
   • Help identify new business opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies.

7. Team Support

   • Work on team building, hiring support, and coordination of resources for growing teams.
   • Oversee and guide the work of other team members where needed, fostering collaboration.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in a high-growth, fast-paced environment (e.g., consulting, operations, project management). Startup experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong business acumen and critical thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively