Chief of Staff at Almedia

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. We're looking for a Chief of Staff – Performance & Execution who will architect and own Almedia's company-wide performance engine from the ground up. This is a foundational role for a structured operator ready to build the systems, frameworks, and culture that turn ambition into consistent, measurable execution across every department. WHAT YOU'LL DO 🎯 - Design and implement a company-wide performance management system using AI-led tools, defining KPIs and performance multipliers across R&D, Product, and Go-to-Market - Coach and challenge department leads on high-performance standards, accountability, and execution — including pushing back at senior level when needed - Build the reward architecture — own and evolve bonus, equity, and commission structures that directly reflect performance outcomes - Introduce elite operating rhythms — performance rituals, resilience frameworks, and execution systems used by the world's top-performing organisations - Grow a team — start as a solo operator and build direct reports underneath you as the performance function scales with Almedia WHAT YOU'LL BRING 💡 - Experience building performance systems from scratch in a high-growth startup (50–300 people scaling fast) - Proven ability to work at C-level proximity — influencing, challenging, and aligning senior stakeholders across functions - Hands-on experience designing compensation frameworks — bonuses, equity, commissions — tied to measurable performance outcomes - A track record of driving accountability culture in fast-paced environments — you've introduced OKRs, KPIs, or performance multipliers that actually stuck - Bonus: Experience translating high-performance methodologies from elite environments (military, professional sports, top-tier consulting) into a corporate/startup context WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT 🌟 - Own Everything: You take full ownership of the performance function — from strategy to implementation — and treat Almedia's execution standards as your personal mission - Raise the Bar: Your frameworks, feedback, and presence make leaders better. You don't just measure performance — you elevate it across every team you touch - Move Fast: You thrive in a high-growth, high-pace environment where ambiguity is the norm and building from scratch is the expectation — not the exception WHY ALMEDIA? 🎁 - Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success. - Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one. - Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin. - Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more. We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.