Growth Partners

Not a regular job. A collaboration for builders who think and act like owners.

This role is  NOT  for you if you :

Need rigid processes or detailed roadmaps before starting

Prefer observing from the sidelines instead of creating

Wait for permission to take initiative

Feel uneasy in a fast-moving, high-trust environment

If that’s you, stop here : it’s not where you’ll shine.

If you’re the  opposite , keep reading :

You thrive in uncertainty. You connect dots fast, bring structure without slowing things down, and think like a builder not a bystander.

You likely :

• Think strategically and move fast;
• Challenge ideas without ego;
• Communicate clearly and build trust quickly;
• Are hands-on, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven;

Love entrepreneurship and know growth from experience, not theory.

About YOUNG

We’re not a traditional company. We build, invest in, and grow ventures across Europe in  hospitality, media, lifestyle, and real estate with one mission :   turn good ideas into real, profitable, meaningful businesses.

We’re looking for  Growth Partners (Advisors) : independent thinkers who help founders grow smarter, faster, and stronger.

What you’ll do

Act as a  strategic sparring partner  to founders and our holding team. Your job : bring clarity, simplify complexity, and create momentum.

You will :

Move ventures closer to  profitability and independence

Spot opportunities for  growth, efficiency, and monetization

Keep culture and customer experience aligned with  YOUNG’s DNA

Act fast , deliver outcomes (not reports)

Share concise monthly updates with our Founder & CEO (wins, risks, next steps)

Engagement :  part-time, high-impact.

Work with  1–4 ventures , a few hours per week.

What you’ll find at YOUNG

A place inside one of Europe’s most disruptive venture ecosystems

Direct collaboration with  Founder (Wim de Jong)  and  CEO (Valeria Zancaner)

2–4 week trial  to test culture and fit

Hybrid compensation : fixed + variable tied to venture performance

The chance to shape the next generation of companies from the inside

How to join

Skip the cover letter. In  ≤300 words , email  talents@young.com  (subject :   “I’m not afraid of building fast.” ) and include :

How you operate in ambiguity.  Share your first 2–3 moves when a venture is messy.

One outcome you drove.  Context → what you did → measurable result (numbers or clear before / after).

Where you add the most leverage  (commercial, product, ops, brand, growth) and the industries you want to advise.

Keep it real : no corporate fluff, and don’t let ChatGPT do it for you. We want to see how you think and operate, not how a machine would. You can always refine it with AI later.