Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and strategic

Go-to-Market & Business Strategist

to act as a true partner in shaping our company's commercial future. This is not a traditional sales or business role; it is a unique opportunity for an individual who thinks and acts like a founder, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is passionate about building a business from the ground up.

You will be the direct sparring partner for our CEO, helping test hypotheses and refine our direction. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will work to answer our most critical go-to-market questions and help us move from strategy to execution.

What You'll Do

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Shape and Execute GTM Strategy:

Work collaboratively to define our go-to-market strategy, including identifying key client segments, assessing geographic expansion opportunities (e.g., Europe vs. global), and establishing our product's core positioning.

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Craft Compelling Narratives:

Help refine product messaging and write persuasive narratives for one-pagers, investor updates, and customer-facing materials.

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Synthesize Customer Insights:

Join early customer and partner conversations to listen, capture, and synthesize valuable insights that will directly inform our strategy and product roadmap.

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Act as a Thought Partner:

Bring a structured, analytical mindset to unstructured problems, helping to clarify big decisions and define our path forward.

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Drive Iteration:

Help create and refine our core materials as we learn from the market and gain a deeper understanding of our customers' needs.

Who You Are

? A strategic thinker with the ability to quickly absorb complex information and translate it into actionable plans.

? Comfortable with the ambiguity and hands-on nature of an early-stage startup.

? An excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills.

? A self-starter who brings structure and clarity to problems and is driven by a desire to build something that matters.

? Experience bringing a new product to life, and supporting entry into new regions or verticals

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Note:

A traditional sales background is not required. We are looking for a strategic business partner, not a salesperson.

Role Details

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Commitment:

Flexible, from 50% to 100% FTE.

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Compensation:

Competitive and commensurate with experience. Potential for becoming a founder with founding shares.

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Location:

Flexible/hybrid: minimal 1 day per week in Zurich office

To apply

email a brief motivation and CV to

info@riverkin.com

Job Types: 100%, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free drinks Free or subsidised travel Insurance services Parental leave Professional development assistance Work from home
Application Question(s):

Have you worked in a startup before?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 8049 Zurich, ZH