Manager, Entrepreneur Selection Growth
Endeavor, Greece
Job Description
Endeavor is a mission-driven, global organization leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement. Endeavor was founded on the belief that job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity flourish where there is robust support for high-impact entrepreneurs. Launched in 1997, Endeavor has established a presence in nearly 40 markets across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and underserved areas of Europe and the United States. Today, Endeavor supports nearly 2,000 high-impact entrepreneurs leading 1,200+ companies at the scale-up stage, offering them a best-in-class seal of approval, an unrivaled personal and professional network, frictionless co-investment capital, and peer-to-peer idea exchange in a truly global setting. These entrepreneurs include MercadoLibre, a NASDAQ-listed e-commerce technology company valued at over $13B, and six unicorns such as Rappi or Careem. In turn, from this support, these high-impact entrepreneurs have created over 3 million jobs and generated over US$20B in revenue in 2019.
Endeavor Greece is searching to add to its’ team a top-caliber professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship and shares Endeavors’ vision to support entrepreneurs to catalyze growth and change in Greece. The Entrepreneur Selection amp; Growth Manager has the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the entrepreneurial landscape of Greece and the region for years to come.
(1). Coordinate Endeavor Greece’s Search amp; Selection Process:
- Develop expertise in strategic industry verticals and proactively screen high-potential entrepreneurs running companies with EUR500,000 - EUR50 million in annual sales
- Leverage Endeavor’s network of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, academics and journalists to nominate potential candidates
- Assess companies’ growth potential, critical challenges, and the entrepreneurial capacity and mindset of the team
- Draft company overviews and detailed case studies to be used at Endeavor’s Local and International Selection Panels. These case studies analyze business concepts, innovation, growth potential and management teams
- Support entrepreneurs through the selection process through mentor research and outreach, meeting coordination and detailed note-taking
- Prepare and train entrepreneurs for Local and International Selection Panels
- Maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential entrepreneur candidates
(2). Accelerate Entrepreneur Impact through Endeavor Services:
- Build deep relationships with local High-Impact Endeavor Entrepreneurs
- Help Endeavor Greece Entrepreneurs grow faster and more effectively by anticipating and proactively managing their needs and required services
- Design, develop, and manage all aspects of the support given to entrepreneurs including advisory boards, mentorship sessions with advisors and investors, and other strategic services related to talent and investment
- Provide support in event, partner, and network services by helping event lead, involvement in partner communication and reporting, familiarizing oneself with entrepreneur portfolios to support calls, suggesting collaborations, and researching potential connections for companies.
- Contribute to overall management by supporting with the logistics of recruiting, running reports and dashboards regularly to monitor service delivery, and familiarizing oneself with Endeavor’s existing network.
- Independently facilitate efficient meetings with entrepreneurs through clear objectives and effectively structured discussions as well as strong relationships.
- Monitor accounts and ensure that entrepreneurs are aware of programs and opportunities offered by Endeavor, and proactively suggest relevant services.
- Work with Endeavor Global NY headquarters and other Endeavor affiliate offices to provide selected entrepreneurs with additional support and resources from Endeavor’s network
(3). Manage Entrepreneur Selection amp; Growth Associates:
- Train and coach ESG team, providing clear direction and feedback and monitoring total entrepreneur pipeline and servicing
- Ensure that company profiles are completed on time and are of the highest quality
- Ensure that Endeavor Greece provides maximum value to its’ High-Impact Entrepreneurs
(4). Increase Endeavor’s brand awareness and leadership position
- Assume an active role in Endeavor Greece’s marketing and positioning activities, providing input into MarComms strategy and messaging, acting as an ambassador of the organization and contributing to the blog, social media, press events and general publicity of Endeavor Greece
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3-7 years of relevant work experience (consulting, investment banking, private equity, business developm