Job Description
CVX Ventures is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director to lead their Danish division in Copenhagen. The Director will be responsible for shaping the company's vision, driving operational excellence, and ensuring long-term profitability. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a natural ability to build trust and relationships, is driven and hands-on, and has the ability to inspire a high-performing team.
CVX is one of Europe's fastest-growing venture investors, aiming to become the largest by providing growth companies with capital, knowledge, and network. They believe the best investors offer entrepreneurs the right knowledge, experience, and network for their specific stage and industry. CVX invests with and through top business angels, currently having over 600 business angel partners.
The Director's role involves:
- Defining and executing strategy
- Leading the Danish expansion, including potential acquisitions
- Managing the Danish P&L and overall operations
- Expanding and maintaining a valuable pool of partners
- Developing and leading a team of 15 in sales, board management, events, and marketing
- Identifying and attracting investment cases
- Leading investment deals from start to finish
- Representing CVX at events and conferences
Requirements include:
- High work ethic and strong sense of urgency
- Strong drive
- 5+ years of experience in relevant fields
- Proactive approach and ownership
- Deep engagement in venture capital and startup environment
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Effective communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven success in achieving revenue goals
- Sales ability
- Leadership skills
- Fluency in Danish and English
- Existing network in the Danish startup ecosystem
CVX Ventures offers:
- Personal and professional development
- Dynamic work environment
- Continuous learning and development
- Direct influence on CVX’s success
- Coaching and development opportunities
- Combination of fixed salary and performance-based bonus