Venture Development Manager (m/w/d)

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Years of experience: 2-5 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