Operations Lead / Late-Co-founder: Scaling the Cutest Company on the Planet | up to €50K + substantial equity

High-Impact, High-Ownership Role, Driving International Growth at Knuffelmakers / Teddify | €50K + substantial equity

https://knuffelmakers.nl/ (NL)
https://teddify.me/ (International)

Who We Are (The Mission & The Vibe)

Knuffelmakers isn't just a business; it's a movement built around love. We create custom plush keepsakes—tangible, cuddly symbols of love and togetherness in a world that often feels too digital and divided.

Our unique concept has gone completely viral, with unboxing videos blowing up on Instagram and TikTok. The Founders' mission is clear: we’ve proven the concept, now we need to spread that love globally.

We're looking for an early leader to join our founding team and build the company that makes this global movement happen. Be an owner, not just an employee.

The Gig: What You'll Own

We need someone sharp, savvy, and hands-on to turn our creative chaos into a smooth, scalable machine. This is where you roll up your sleeves and become the Operational Architect of Knuffelmakers.

You will:

• Build the Blueprint: Deep-dive into our entire process (from that first order click to the final cozy delivery) and redesign it to handle 10x the volume—no more duct tape solutions!

• Be the Tech Brain: Evaluate, pick, and implement the core technology (like an awesome ERP/CRM) that will link our Studio, inventory, and global shippers. We need a system that works.

• Lead the Crew: Manage and grow the operations team. You’re a people person who motivates the team and makes sure our craftsmanship stays top-notch, even at scale.

• Drive the Vision: Work directly with the Founders. You'll take our big dreams and turn them into clear, measurable execution plans—no corporate BS, just action.

Who We're Looking For (Your Vibe Check)

Forget the corporate ladder—we need someone with the smarts and the heart for this mission.

• You have a BIG heart. Seriously. You genuinely care about spreading connection.

• You're obsessed with efficiency and use tech to solve problems, not create them.

• You're a doer. You've got relevant operations/logistics experience (e-commerce bonus points!) and the ambition to lead a team.

• You communicate brilliantly in English and preferably also in Dutch.

• You're based near our Haarlem Studio/Randstad area.

The Offer: Skin in the Game

This is a full-time role based in our Haarlem Studio. We believe in sharing the success you co-create: Competitive Salary + Equity Ownership: You get an attractive equity stake in the company. This is an ownership role; you will financially share in the massive growth you help unlock.

Excited to build a global movement with us? Send us your LinkedIn profile or mail your resume to info@vondel.co (and tell us about the most impactful things you have ever done in your working life!)

Vondel is hiring MD / Head of BD Asia in Singapore, BKK, HK, SH

Vondel is expanding in Asia and therefor we are looking for a hands-on Managing Director or Head of Business Development Asia in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai. Expected OTE €150-250K.

Someone that wants to work together with Maurits Stuyver and the Vondel team to establish a strong position in one of the most promising regions of the world, using our business model.

The last years we have been building Vondel into a full-service venture growth boutique and platform. With success. We now offer commercial, headhunting and capital solutions to tech scaleups, talent and investors. And have been fortunate to work with 50+ companies, commercially with fintechs like Adyen, platform scaleups like Qogita, ecom scaleups, several SaaS and AI players, and we did many placements with our recruitment arm. Also we connected VCs and startups with investors.

We have a strong European base in Amsterdam, but have recently been growing our team and partner base across markets, from Latin America to Asia. We are a “lean and mean” team and will continue to grow this team across relevant regions and functions; more exciting updates coming soon;).

The coming weeks Maurits will spend time in Bangkok and Singapore to grow our local network and speak with potential partners and candidates. Earlier this year we also have spend time in Manila, Indonesia and across China.

What do we look for in a Managing Director, Head of Business Development Asia:
- Ex-operator, Rocket Internet type of professional hustler, builder, connector, entrepreneurial
- Commercially strong, super hands-on, a real hunter, trustworthy, confident, real.
- Experienced in recruitment and building sales and leadership teams, always connecting with people.
- Living and working in Asia already for several years and not planning to leave any time soon.
- Network in SaaS, fintech, platform, marketplace, AI.
- Preferably living in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, (would consider Bali as well).
- Dutch, German, Nordic, British, would be preferred due to cultural and business connection. But open for others.
- Compensation flexible depending on setup, but expect €150-250K, uncapped. No cure no pay from start, or small fixed component. Big commission.
- Can be done part-time at first, full-time later.
- License, Franchise or Equity partnership or revenue share model TBD.

What can you expect to do:
- You build, maintain and activate your network for our commercial, headhunting and capital solutions.
- You sign commercial partnerships with clients and open C-level doors for them, do active sales yourself, from SMB to Enterprise.
- You will do 360 recruitment yourself, business development, sourcing, placement of candidates; are able to start of alone, and soon will work with help of others in a local and international team.
- You further expand your network of investors in the region, connecting them to capital placement and funding opportunities in Asia, but also connecting them into the rest of our global network.
- You will build a core hybrid/remote team (and setup an office if required).
- You represent the Vondel brand in Asia.
- Travel across the region and once in a while to Europe or the Americas is expected .
- You will have a super interesting job, a lot of fun growing your network, closing business and candidate placement deals and analyzing and going after new opportunities.
- You will help Vondel role out new Vondel services or proprietary software in the near future.
- Speed, professionalism, performance, freedom, fun = our “SPPFF” culture.

Long story short, interested or know someone that could be a fit for this super cool entrepreneurial challenge? Please write Maurits Stuyver on maurits@vondel.co or tag, dm, etc.

#asia #southeastasia #singapore #bangkok #hongkong #shanghai #china #venturedevelopment #ventureboutique #growth #hiringnow

2 New starter Sales and Customer Success roles at our FinTech client: Vive

2 New starter Sales and Customer Success roles at our FinTech client, Vive, an Investment & Pension platform📍in Amsterdam (Dutch speakers only 🇳🇱):

🎯 Sales Development Representarive
FinTech | great salary + bonus

📞 Customer Service Specialist
FinTech | great salary

➡️ Interested in more info? Or want to refer people and earn €1000.- upon placement? Send me or our team (Sterre de Groot, Donna Kok) a DM or mail us now at info@vondel.co.

#fintech #amsterdam #pension #investment #platform #salesdevelopment #customersuccess

OPS, FINANCE AND MARKETING LEADERSHIP JOBS AT HANG ELEVEN in Amsterdam

🪁 NEW OPS, FINANCE AND MARKETING LEADERSHIP JOBS ALERT!🪁 - For Hang Eleven, one of the fastest growing e-commerce and fashion companies of NL (and soon beyond) we are now "exclusively" looking for 3 top people to join the team: COO / CMO, Head of Finance and Performance Marketer📍 in Amsterdam. More details below ⬇️ ! DM ME, APPLY NOW or REFER YOUR CANDIDATES in return for our usual referral fee of €1000,-.

I personally know founder Rens van der Schoot already for several years and the fashion brand that he has built is simply super cool and a true success story, based on his own strong passion for an adventurous lifestyle, quality, and freedom, topped off with an enormous drive and growth ambition.

Now, Vondel Venture Development is helping Hang Eleven hire 3 top profiles A.S.A.P.:

⚫ COO / CMO:
5+ yrs exp., managing the growth, team & processes, and connecting the dots from supply chain to the launches of our collections, preferably with international scaling experience in B2C brands, e-commerce, fashion. Link to job description.

⚫ Head of Finance:
3+ yrs exp., own all financial processes at Hang Eleven, you bring structure, overview, and strategic insights that drive our next stage of growth, relevant experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or fashion. Link to job description.

⚫ Performance Marketer / Senior Media Buyer:
3+ yrs exp., set up, optimize, and manage our paid advertising campaigns, but create a creative engine for maximum output (quality-first), maximize our ROI. Link to job description.

For more details, to apply or refer candidates, please send us an email at info@vondel.co, DM on Linkedin to Maurits Stuyver or one of our team (Sterre de Groot, Donna Kok).

#hiringnow #fashion #ecommerce #amsterdam #COO #CMO #HeadofFinance #performancemarketer #seniormediabuyer #headhunting #executivesearch #recruitment #vondelventuredevelopment #hangeleven

BDM NEW BUSINESS AT SHOPARIZE

🚨HIRING INTERNATIONAL SALES NOW in📍Amsterdam, for Shoparize 🚨

Business Development Managers / Account Executives / New Business; languages: 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇵🇱; Adtech, Ecommerce, Premium CSS

➡️ DM me or our team now for more info and to apply! 💬

- German BDM

- French BDM

- Spanish BDM

- Polish BDM

Shoparize is a market leader in comparison shopping services (CSS), helping advertisers maximize their reach and performance on Google Shopping. With a diverse and collaborative team based in our central Amsterdam office, we’re redefining how e-commerce brands scale their visibility. We prioritize innovation, measurable results, and an energizing work culture that supports both personal and professional development.

Why at Shoparize?

● Office at the Amstel in Amsterdam, hybrid working culture + work remote several weeks

● Very attractive salary and bonus

● Work internationally with a super smart team and top client accounts!

Who we preferably look for?

● 1–2+ years of experience managing the full sales cycle, ideally in online marketing, ad tech, SaaS, or a related digital industry.

● Solid understanding of online marketing metrics and concepts (CPA, CPC,

ROAS, Conversion Rate, etc.).

● At least 1 year of experience in a role within the online marketing industry (e.g., affiliate marketing, programmatic, performance marketing, or eCommerce partnerships).

➡️ DM us or mail info@vondel.co now for more info and to apply! 💬

💶 Not for you, but know someone good? Successfully refer candidates and earn €1000,- upon placement.

Reach out to Maurits Stuyver or one of our team: Sterre de Groot, Donna Kok!

#hiringnow #sales #amsterdam #french #german #spanish #polish #adtech #bdm #businessdevelopmentmanager #ae #accountexecutive #platform #headhunting #recruitment #vondelventuredevelopment