At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and manage a high-value executive membership community for corporate leaders.
- Company: Fast-growing Deep Tech and AI ecosystem platform based in Berlin.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity participation, and significant autonomy.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a high-growth environment.
- Why this job: Shape Europe's innovation landscape while connecting with top industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in executive memberships, business development, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: HQ Berlin – can be based across Europe or UK – Hybrid
Salary: c€75k DOE + commission/options
About the Company
Our client is one of Europe's fastest-growing Deep Tech and AI ecosystem platforms, bringing together start-ups, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers to accelerate innovation and technology adoption across the continent. With a rapidly expanding network spanning AI, Defence, Space, Energy, Robotics and Advanced Materials, the business is building a category defining platform that connects innovation with enterprise demand. As the company enters its next phase of growth, they are looking to build and scale an exclusive executive membership community comprising senior corporate leaders and decision-makers from Europe's leading enterprises.
The Role
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader to build, grow, and manage a high-value executive membership community. This role will focus on attracting and engaging senior corporate decision-makers, creating meaningful year-round member experiences, and developing a scalable membership model that delivers both commercial value and strategic impact. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping one of Europe's most influential networks of innovation, technology, and business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the growth and development of the executive membership community.
- Recruit and engage senior corporate leaders, innovation executives, and C-suite stakeholders.
- Design and deliver high-value member experiences, including roundtables, networking events, private forums, and curated introductions.
- Develop and execute membership growth, engagement, and monetisation strategies.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across major European enterprises.
- Establish and lead the team responsible for membership acquisition and community success.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in executive memberships, professional communities, partnerships, business development, events, or similar relationship-led environments.
- A proven track record of building and growing networks, communities, or membership programmes.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering growth or revenue targets.
- Confidence engaging with senior executives and enterprise decision-makers.
- A hands-on builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to build and lead a highly influential executive community at the centre of Europe's innovation ecosystem.
- Access to leading founders, investors, corporate leaders, and emerging technology companies.
- Significant autonomy, ownership, and visibility within a high-growth business.
- Competitive salary and equity participation.
- The chance to help shape the future of Deep Tech and AI adoption across Europe.
Interested in a confidential chat to find out more? Get in touch with Robyn or apply now!
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