Venture CEO - Automotive Startup

Salary Competitive

INVENTING AN ALTERNATIVE TO CAR-OWNERSHIP: Rainmaking Studio is building a simple alternative to car ownership together with a leading Nordic car importer. The platform was launched in October 2016, and has grown rapidly since then. We are now looking to expand and grow in the home market and abroad. We are looking for a strong leader who will work with our internal venture team, the company board, and the employees and own the end-to-end success of this disruptive startup.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Strategy

• Help set the vision of the overall strategy from launch to scale; including defining long-term goals and go to market strategies

• Drive growth, profitability and business value

• Manage burn rate while growing the business

• Manage competition and threats in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of financial structure & strategic priorities

• Build industry partnerships & relationships to amplify impact


Execute with Excellence

• Provide guidance to all functional areas, including strategy, operations, marketing, tech & product

• Own P&L and cash flow

• Proactively mitigate business and operational risks

• Be 100% execution-minded, hands-on approach


Build a great team

• Attract, retain & develop the team

• Cultivate a high-performing, innovative, one-team culture


Desired Expertise and Experience

• 4+ years of experience leading and scaling an online B2C start-up or 4+ in top tier strategy consulting firm

• Relevant technology experience in transport/automotive

• A proven track record of building successful products and scaling teams

• Experience managing corporate investor relationships

• Experience in launching and growing online platforms in new markets

• Fluent in english and danish

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Free friday beers
Free friday beers

Friday is something special, let's enjoy a beer together.

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Working at
Rainmaking

We’re a corporate innovation and venture development firm. We create, accelerate, and scale new business with the world’s leading corporations and entrepreneurs. Our multidisciplinary team consists of some of the most experienced venture builders, strategists, engineers, designers, data scientists and growth experts around. A company’s DNA is only set once. At Rainmaking we started out as entrepreneurs. People who came together to use their experiences to build impactful businesses. Whilst our activities have evolved, the entrepreneurial spirit is hardwired into our culture. We still approach every business, as if it were our own. Today, we solve challenges across the landscape of innovation. We work with companies and organizations of all shapes and sizes, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 corporates. Our multidisciplinary team gathers venture builders, engineers, designers, data scientists, and growth experts. Over the last 12 years, we have expanded our global reach. There are now 10 Rainmaking Innovation Studios around the world, in addition to Startupbootcamp, our accelerator program, and Talent Garden Rainmaking, our workspaces for startups and innovation teams.

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