Business Manager, CEO's Office

About Gelato
Gelato has built the world's largest and most global network for on-demand production of customized items e.g. t-shirts, wall art, mugs, books, hoodies, and cards. We support a new wave of e-commerce entrepreneurs to sell their creativity globally, with a more local and sustainable production. With local production and exact matching of supply and demand, there is no waste, and carbon emissions are reduced. 

We own no assets - we build the software that connects world-class production facilities all across the world. We have more than 130 production partners in 32 countries. In 72 hours we can reach more than 5 billion people with customized products in a smarter, faster, and greener way.

Gelato is changing the way that customized products can be produced on-demand. We are already empowering thousands of e-commerce entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. With local production, and exact matching of supply and demand, there is no waste and carbon emissions are reduced.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with the Founder & CEO and the Gelato leadership team, you will support the day-to-day activities of the CEO, driving the business and implementing change, ensuring that what is agreed upon is actually delivered, interacting with senior leaders and with external stakeholders, including customers, strategic partners, and investors. You will be at the core of the strategic agenda, participating in strategy meetings, contributing to the preparation materials and following up on decisions related to the board. You will also gain hands-on operational experience across all functions, for example supporting marketing, growth initiatives, customer engagements, making business cases, leading projects, and product management.  In other words, you will get a unique education of entrepreneurship and deep insight into what it means to build, lead, and scale a global technology company that is growing exponentially. 

When your 12-18 months tenure is finished we work together and find the next leadership role in Gelato. 

Who you are

To be successful as a Business Manager in the CEO's Office,  you should have attention to detail and promptly identify problems coupled with solutions. Candidates should showcase great leadership abilities, grit, tenacity, strong interpersonal skills, as well as relentless energy in problem-solving. Stellar achievements in for example a sport at globally competitive levels  or in special operations units in the military are experiences that we search for and value. 

We are looking for a person who is curious, has an interest in business, people, and the global community, and is able to get acquainted with new situations quickly. You should be self-driven and actively seek to take part in something that is probably best described as climbing Mount Everest over and over again.  You not only enjoy challenges but you actively search for them. You have exceptional analytical skills. 

We would like to see evidence of the following when reviewing your background:

• 3+  years of work experience from a leading global company 
• Master's degree and/or MBA in business, economics from a leading institution 
• Sport or military achievements are something that we value highly 
• A creative and analytical mindset
• A positive attitude and never-ending appetite for learning more 
• Resilience, drive and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills

What it’s like to work at Gelato
We are a customer-obsessed team with the ambition to change the world by connecting technology to the printing industry and making it much more sustainable. Everyone who joins our team must feel genuinely intrigued and motivated by our mission. We expect a lot. We are a driven team with big goals, so we seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is unique and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture and how we work before presenting your application.

At Gelato, we pride ourselves on our global presence with 14 offices worldwide, fostering a dynamic and diverse work environment. Rooted in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie, we actively cultivate a company culture that thrives on shared experiences. We encourage team members to embrace this culture by working from our inspiring office spaces at least three days a week, allowing for meaningful connections and collective growth. 

Lastly, we ask that you please upload your CV in English, regardless of which country you are applying from.