Junior Consultant (F/M/X)

Tekkr is seeking a high-potential Junior Consultant to operate at the intersection of consulting rigor and startup execution, supporting fast-scaling tech companies on Product, Technology, and organizational challenges.
In this role, you will support senior consultants on client engagements with tech leaders (CTOs, CPOs, founders) by producing structured analyses, executive-ready content, and workshop materials, while progressively taking ownership of defined workstreams within the first months. You will also contribute to internal initiatives such as playbook development and the Tekkr app, in a fast-paced and pragmatic environment.
Overall, the position offers accelerated learning, strong analytical training, and early ownership, right at the intersection of professional consulting and the fast-paced startup world.
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Our mission: What if… your work empowered tech teams across the world?
Technology helps address the world’s biggest challenges from climate crisis to inefficiency in governments. However, many companies and teams are bogged down by their own inefficiencies and struggle to develop technology effectively. Tekkr’s mission is to empower tech teams and their leaders to achieve their full potential! Join tekkr and become a positive multiplier for techies across the globe!
We work primarily with other, cutting-edge startups (Parloa, Orbem, Forto, Vimcar...) and help them get even further ahead. So not only will you work with a kick-ass Tekkr team, but also get real-life exposure to amazing customers and collaborate with their tech leadership on some of their most exciting challenges.
Tasks
Client delivery and consulting support (~80%)
* Problem-solving: Apply strong problem-structuring to break down complex organizational and tech challenges (e.g., frameworks, hypotheses, action plans)
* Content preparation: Build rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses (e.g., slide decks, spreadsheets, reports, process blueprints, impact dashboards) transforming interview transcripts, market research, or data inputs into structured deliverables
* Meetings facilitation: Support senior consultants in preparing and facilitating client-facing meetings, e.g., diagnostic workshops, discovery interviews, cross-teams workshops
The Junior Consultant will first be expected to support the senior consulting staff (for ~3 months) and will be asked to progressively take ownership of clearly defined workstreams (e.g., challenge diagnostics, prioritization frameworks, initiative tracking). From Day 1, they will be asked to ensure clarity, logic, and executive-level quality in all outputs.
Internal initiatives and product contribution (~20%)
* Support internal product efforts related to the Tekkr app (e.g., collection of user insights, structuring of client case studies)
* Help consolidate and improve internal consulting processes and templates, ensuring cross-pollination of knowledge assets
* Participate in internal strategy, growth, and operational initiatives (e.g., go-to-market and content creation, proposals, training materials)
Autonomy and execution mindset
* Manage daily priorities in a fast-paced environment with multiple parallel topics
* Work independently on tasks while maintaining high quality and speed
* Operate pragmatically with a strong bias for execution over over-engineering
Requirements
Required
* Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field (minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred)
* Initial experience (internships or full-time) in consulting, startups, venture capital funds, or strategy-related roles
* Strong analytical capabilities (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets, structured analysis, synthesis of complex information)
* Excellent written communication skills (clear, structured, executive-ready), in English (required) and German or any other European language
* Strong ability to leverage AI tooling (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Tekkr app)
* Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Travel to client sites as required (estimated <30%)
Preferred
* Internship or experience in a consulting firm (strategy, boutique, or tech consulting)
* Exposure to startups, SaaS, or tech organizations (e.g., Product, Ops, BizOps, Founder’s Associate roles)
* Strong interest in Product, Technology, and organizational scaling topics
* Familiarity with analytical tools (Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, Jira, etc.)
* Experience preparing presentations for senior stakeholders or executives
* Interest in B2B SaaS, tech productivity, and scaling tech organizations
Benefits
Tekkr offers a unique career path for high-potential graduates who want the rigor of consulting without losing the speed and ownership of a startup.
You will:
* Work directly with tech leaders (CTOs, CPOs, founders)
* Develop top-tier structuring, analytical, and communication skills, leveraging our team of senior consultants with MBB background (McKinsey, BCG)
* Gain early ownership faster than in traditional consulting firms
* Operate in a hybrid environment combining consulting excellence with startup pragmatism
The hiring process
We respect your time, but we also validate rigorously for the right fit.
1. Standardized test (1h)
2. Screening (30m): Short call with Tekkr Lead Consultant to discuss your CV, assess motivation, communication, and baseline structuring ability.
3. Case interview + discussion (60m)
4. Take-home project \[a couple of hours\]: We give you a real-life scenario based on the Tekkr context to evaluate your discovery skills, strategic thinking and problem-solving.
5. Deliverable presentation \[1 HR\]: You present the outcome of your take-home assignment to the Tekkr team. Potentially on-site.
6. Founder call: Deep dive with Philipp Römer about the Junior Consultant role, your motivation, and the vision.
7. Decision
Ready to go? Apply now.