Business Strategy and Operations Associate

Cartesian Systems • Cambridge, MA

3d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cartesian is seeking a Business Strategy and Operations Associate to join their team at a critical growth phase. This role involves driving key initiatives in operations and strategy, including refining product-market fit, optimizing internal processes, and contributing to strategic company decisions. The associate will collaborate closely with the head of operations and founders on projects that will shape the future of the business. The position is based in-person in Kendall Square, Cambridge.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in consulting or startups
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High ownership, willingness to wear ‘many hats’, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Past startup experience
• Knowledge of the retail industry, particularly fashion retail
• Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Perform business research and analysis (through desk research, outreach, and on-the-ground interviews) on customer needs, competitors, partners (go-to-market), and market trends to inform company strategy.
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights and recommendations to discuss with the head of operations and founders.
• Assist with operational processes across the company, including financial modeling, analysis, and planning; managing inbound/outbound inquiries; and internal reporting and analytics.
• Support customer success and partner relations, including preparing presentation materials, responding to product questions, managing product demos and pilots, and assisting with onboarding new customers.
• Support in fundraising efforts including investor interactions (decks, research, etc.).

Benefits

• Work on hard, real-world problems with immediate and visible impact
• Join a small but mighty team with significant ownership and impact on the company’s trajectory
• Support our current and future customers, and our globally deployed product.
• Collaborative, thoughtful, low-ego culture focused on learning and execution
• In-person team culture in the heart of Kendall Square, Cambridge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed