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Founder1st
Careers.

Open doors. Deliver change.
Create work worth watching.

Four distinct roles across sales, client advisory and video. One standard: take responsibility, bring judgment and own the result.

Explore the Roles Sales roles: commission only · No base salary

01Premium strategic advisory

02Founder & executive clients

03Ownership & accountability

The opportunity

Help build stronger businesses.
Own your contribution.

Founder1st helps founder-led businesses strengthen commercial infrastructure, operations and enterprise value. Whether you open a commercial conversation, coach a client or shape our video content, the standard is thoughtful work and reliable execution.

Work with substance

Complex business needs call for judgment, curiosity and follow-through—not quick fixes or empty promises.

Room to develop

Build depth in your discipline and earn broader responsibility through the quality and consistency of your work.

Choose your lane

Four roles. Real ownership.

Sales · Client delivery · Video
01 / COMMERCIAL

Outbound Setter

Start the right conversations.

Turn precise research and thoughtful outreach into qualified advisory meetings with founders, owners and managing partners.

  • Research firms and identify decision-makers
  • Run relevant outbound conversations and follow-ups
  • Qualify fit, authority and business priorities
  • Deliver a clear handoff—not just a calendar booking

Your edge

You can earn attention without hype, handle rejection professionally, and show evidence of qualified meetings—not just outreach volume.

What matters

Qualification quality · Meetings held · Pipeline contribution

Commission only · No base salary

02 / COMMERCIAL

Sales Representative

Turn business needs into decisions.

Lead commercial conversations with business owners. Diagnose the need, establish fit and move well-qualified opportunities toward an advisory engagement.

  • Lead discovery with senior decision-makers
  • Connect business constraints to advisory scope
  • Navigate objections and multi-stakeholder decisions
  • Own follow-through from conversation to agreement

Your edge

You bring a consultative approach, sound commercial judgment, and a verifiable record of closing considered B2B purchases.

What matters

Qualified conversion · Revenue collected · Quality of client fit

Commission only · No base salary

03 / CLIENT DELIVERY

Client Delivery Advisor

Deliver the work. Develop the leader.

Own advisory delivery for Founder1st clients. Turn strategic priorities into practical execution and coach founders and leadership teams through meaningful change.

  • Diagnose business constraints and shape actionable priorities
  • Lead client workshops, coaching and progress reviews
  • Own delivery plans, milestones and follow-through
  • Track outcomes, surface risks and hold stakeholders accountable

Your edge

You have delivered real business improvement and coached senior leaders. You combine strategic judgment with hands-on execution, discretion and clear accountability.

What matters

Delivery quality · Milestone progress · Client outcomes · Leadership capability

Scope and compensation discussed during selection

04 / VIDEO

Video Editor

Own the story. Own the finished work.

Take end-to-end ownership of the video editing workflow—from raw footage to publication-ready YouTube videos, Shorts and Reels. Bring editorial judgment, not just software skills.

  • Shape long-form footage into clear, compelling YouTube edits
  • Find strong hooks and create platform-ready Shorts and Reels
  • Own audio, captions, pacing, graphics and final quality checks
  • Manage assets, versions and deadlines; improve the workflow proactively

Your edge

Your portfolio shows strong storytelling across long and short formats. You take responsibility for the final result, communicate early and solve problems without constant supervision.

What matters

Storytelling quality · Reliable delivery · Platform-ready output · Process ownership

Scope and compensation discussed during selection

Compensation, without the spin

Clear expectations.
Written terms.

The two sales roles are commission-only, with no base salary or guaranteed earnings. Advisor and video editor compensation is discussed separately during selection. Every role’s scope and payment terms must be agreed in writing before work begins.

Outbound Setter

Commission-only. Qualification standards, the payable event and payout timing must be agreed before you start.

Sales Representative

Commission-only. Commission rate, revenue basis, payment timing and cancellation treatment must be agreed before you start.

Client Delivery Advisor & Video Editor

Scope, workload, compensation structure and payment timing will be discussed during selection and agreed in writing.

On-target earnings (OTE)

No verified OTE range is currently published. An earnings projection only means something when the commission terms, targets and sales cycle are clear. No income level is promised.

Build your trajectory

First, earn trust.
Then, expand your impact.

An indicative first-90-day progression, to be tailored to the role and agreed at onboarding—not a promise of promotion or earnings.

Days 1–30

01

Establish the foundation

Understand the offer, clients and standards for your role. Sales: align on qualification. Advisors: map client priorities. Editors: align on voice, footage and production workflow.

Days 31–60

02

Demonstrate consistency

Build a repeatable working rhythm. Sales: strengthen conversations. Advisors: lead coaching and delivery reviews. Editors: deliver long-form and short-form work to agreed standards.

Days 61–90

03

Take greater ownership

Assess performance against agreed measures. Establish next priorities and discuss broader responsibility where results and business needs support it.

Outbound Setter

Outbound Setter → Senior Setter → Potential Outbound Lead

Sales Representative

Sales Representative → Senior Representative → Potential Commercial Lead

Client Delivery Advisor

Client Delivery Advisor → Senior Advisor → Potential Delivery Lead

Video Editor

Video Editor → Senior Editor → Potential Video Production Lead

Career paths illustrate possible development. Progression depends on performance, available responsibilities and business needs.

The standard

Ambition. With evidence.

  • You can substantiate your results and show your work.
  • You respect clients’ time and confidentiality.
  • You own your deadlines, follow-through and quality.
  • You communicate risks early and solve problems proactively.

The selection process

  1. 01

    Application review

    Role fit, experience and a credible track record or portfolio.

  2. 02

    Role-fit conversation

    Your approach, judgment and expectations.

  3. 03

    Role-specific assessment

    Sales: discovery scenario. Advisors: client case and coaching approach. Editors: portfolio walkthrough and editing decisions.

  4. 04

    Mutual decision

    Agree scope and written compensation terms before starting.

Sequence is indicative. Scheduling and role eligibility are confirmed during review; no fixed hiring deadline is promised.

Your next conversation

Make your case.

Show us how you think, what you’ve delivered and where you’ve taken ownership. A specific track record speaks louder than a polished pitch.

Apply to join Founder1st’s team. The advisor role delivers business advisory and coaching for our clients—not personal investment advice or placement at a client firm.

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