Description:
Endeavor has developed a unique platform for jump-starting High-Impact Entrepreneurship around the world. Endeavor Greece is searching to add to its’ team a top-caliber professional with 1-3 years of experience who is passionate about entrepreneurship and shares Endeavors’ vision to support entrepreneurs to catalyze growth and change in Greece. The Entrepreneur Selection & Growth Associate has the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the entrepreneurial landscape of Greece and the region for years to come.
Key Responsibilities:
(1). Support Endeavor Greece’s Search & Selection Process:
- Develop expertise in strategic industry verticals and proactively screen high-potential entrepreneurs running companies with EUR500,000 – EUR50 million in annual sales
- Leverage Endeavor’s network of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, academics and journalists to “nominate” potential candidates
- Assess companies’ growth potential, critical challenges, and the entrepreneurial capacity and mindset of the team
- Draft company overviews and detailed case studies to be used at Endeavor’s Local and International Selection Panels. These case studies analyze business concepts, innovation, growth potential and management teams
- Support entrepreneurs through the selection process through mentor research and outreach, meeting coordination and detailed note-taking
- Prepare and train entrepreneurs for Local and International Selection Panels
- Maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential entrepreneur candidates
(2). Accelerate Entrepreneur Impact through Endeavor Services:
- Build deep relationships local High-Impact Endeavor Entrepreneurs
- Help Endeavor Entrepreneurs grow faster and more effectively by anticipating and proactively managing their needs and required services
- Support on all aspects of the support given to entrepreneurs including advisory boards, mentorship sessions with advisers and investors, and other strategic services related to talent, market expansion, and investment
- Provide support in event, partner, and network services by helping event lead, involvement in partner communication and reporting, familiarizing oneself with entrepreneur portfolios to support calls, suggesting collaborations, and researching potential connections for companies.
- Contribute to overall management by supporting with the logistics of recruiting, running reports and dashboards regularly to monitor service delivery, and familiarizing oneself with Endeavor’s existing network.
- Work with other Endeavor offices to provide selected entrepreneurs with additional support and resources from Endeavor’s network.
- Assume an active role in Endeavor Greece’s marketing and positioning activities, acting as an ambassador of the organization and contributing to the blog, social media, press events and general publicity of Endeavor Greece.
(3). Support the Entrepreneur Selection & Growth team:
- Ensure that company profiles are completed on time and are of the highest quality
- Ensure that Endeavor Greece provides maximum value to its’ High-Impact Entrepreneurs
(4). Increase Endeavor’s brand awareness and leadership position
- Assume an active role in Endeavor Greece’s marketing and positioning activities, providing input into MarComms strategy and messaging, acting as an ambassador of the organization and contributing to the blog, social media, press events and general publicity of Endeavor Greece
Benefits:
What we offer:
- Dynamic work environment in a highly qualified team
- Access to international professionals in 30+ countries
- Access to High-Impact entrepreneurs and corporate executives
- Extensive development opportunities
- Opportunity to have a significant impact on the developing local entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Competitive compensation package aligned with a non-profit organization, Endeavor Greece offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits package commensurate with experience.