Junior Associate, Entrepreneur Selection & Growth

Established in 1997, Endeavor (www.endeavor.org) is a global nonprofit organization leading the High-Impact Entrepreneurship movement around the world. High-impact entrepreneurs - those with the biggest ideas and most scalable businesses - are widely recognized as the key drivers of long-term economic growth, job creation, and innovation. Many of these High- impact entrepreneurs, however, face various barriers in attempting to grow their business. Endeavor provides the support system and resources necessary to overcome these challenges.

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The Opportunity

Endeavor has developed a unique platform for jumpstarting high-impact entrepreneurship around the world. The Associate has the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the entrepreneurial landscape in Bulgaria.

Position: Junior Associate, Entrepreneur Selection & Growth
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Reports to: Manager, Entrepreneur Selection & Growth
Works with: Members of the local network – staff, mentors, board members, partners, entrepreneurs and candidates; Members of the global network – staff and mentors worldwide
Objective: Support the team in selecting and servicing Bulgaria-based entrepreneurs. Support with Endeavor’s Dare to Scale Growth Program.

Key Responsibilities
Support Endeavor Bulgaria’s Search & Selection Process:

Proactively screen high-potential entrepreneurs running companies with €1 million – €70 million in annual revenues
Leverage Endeavor’s network of business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to build a pipeline of entrepreneur candidates
Assess companies’ growth potential, challenges, and the entrepreneurial mindset of the founders
Draft detailed company overviews to be used at the selection process of the candidates
Prepare and train candidates for the network’s selection panels, manage logistics, and coordinate required calls
Participate in national and international events as needed

Assist Endeavor Bulgaria’s Entrepreneur Services Process:

Manage relationships with a portfolio of entrepreneurs, providing them with Endeavor’s services and resources in terms of access to capital, markets, and talent
Ensure that entrepreneurs are aware of programs and opportunities offered by Endeavor, and proactively suggest relevant services
Cooperate with Endeavor Global’s NYC headquarters and other Endeavor affiliate offices to provide selected entrepreneurs with additional support and resources
Support the Manager in any activities related to the successful completion of the local Dare to Scale Growth Program
Regular monitoring of service delivery, maintaining records of all meetings and processes in Salesforce

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g. consulting, business development, corporate development, startups, accelerators, or VC’s)
Strong interest in Endeavor’s mission and global approach
High ambition with low ego
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Entrepreneurial fast-learner and capacity to achieve significant results with limited resources
Focused, creative, flexible, organized and able to balance multiple priorities
Strong business acumen: ability to identify and evaluate the potential of entrepreneurs and companies regardless of industry
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Bulgarian
Understanding of financial statements
Knowledge of the economic and business climate in Bulgaria
Strong computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Compensation

Endeavor Bulgaria offers a competitive base salary, performance bonus and benefits package commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this challenging position and enjoy working with a dynamic team, please apply with your CV and a cover letter in English at bulgaria@endeavor.org. Only applications with both documents will be considered. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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