Title: Founding Go-To-Market (GTM) Partner
Location: Global / US-based preferred
Compensation: Commission-based + meaningful founder-level upside (pre-seed)
Launch Milestone: Mass Adoption
We are a pre-seed, high-technology startup building next-generation authentication, ERP, and supply-chain intelligence systems for the luxury, high couture, and premium streetwear markets.
Our first flagship product, VAMPIRO, introducing a new standard for product authentication, brand protection, and lifecycle intelligence. Alongside VAMPIRO, our Franky ERP platform redefines how brands manage trust, inventory, and provenance in a world of counterfeiting, resale, and fragmented supply chains.
We operate at the intersection of:
- Luxury craftsmanship
- Streetwear culture
- Advanced software & hardware
- High-touch brand relationships
This is not a corporate role. This is a founding build role.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Founding GTM Partner to own and execute go-to-market strategy while personally building relationships with luxury houses, premium streetwear brands, and high-end retailers.
This is a true founder-level role:
- Hands-on execution is mandatory
- No layers, no handoffs
- You will build, sell, negotiate, and close
- You will represent the company at trade shows, private brand meetings, and industry events
You will be instrumental in turning early interest into commercial partnerships, sales pilots, and long-term brand adoption.
What You Will Do
Design and execute the GTM strategy for VAMPIRO authentication and Franky ERPSecure early sales partnerships, pilots, and commercial agreementsPersonally lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and closingOwn trade show strategy and execution
Build trusted, long-term relationships with:Luxury brandsHigh couture housesPremium and streetwear labelsRetailers and resale platformsAct as a credible peer to brand founders, creative directors, and commercial leadersStartup Execution
Support broader business and sales operations in a pre-seed environmentWork closely with product and technical teams to translate market feedback into product evolutionHelp shape pricing, packaging, and commercial modelsOperate comfortably with ambiguity, speed, and limited resourcesWho You Are
- This role is not for traditional enterprise sales profiles.
You are likely someone who:
Has deep experience in luxury, apparel, retail, or high couture environmentsUnderstands how luxury brands actually buy, decide, and adopt new technologyHas operated in or closely with startups (early stage preferred)Is comfortable selling software and systems, not just physical productsCan move fluidly between:Creative conversationsCommercial negotiationsTechnical product discussionsYou are:
EntrepreneurialRelationship-drivenCommercially sharpWilling to build from zeroComfortable being accountable for outcomesRequired Experience
Proven background in luxury goods, high couture, premium apparel, or streetwearDemonstrated success in retail, wholesale, or brand partnershipsExperience with software, ERP, authentication, SaaS, or technology-enabled platformsStrong understanding of product development cycles in apparel or luxuryExperience navigating startup or high-growth environmentsAbility to represent a brand with credibility, discretion, and authority
Structured
Commission
Comissio
n-based compensation (pre-seed stage)Founder-level upside for the right individualSignificant influence over company direction, GTM strategy, and market positioningThis role is for someone who believes in building long-term value
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Why This Role Matters
- VAMPIRO and Franky ERP are infrastructure, not features.
The Founding GTM Partner will help determine:
Which brands adopt firstHow the market understands our valueHow we scale trust in an industry that desperately needs itIf successful, this role evolves naturally into a Chief Commercial / Chief Growth Founder role as the company scales.
How to Engage
- If you have operated at the intersection of luxury, retail, technology, and relationships, and are ready to build — not just manage — we want to speak with you.
This is a rare opportunity to help define a new category before it exists.
- apply at: info@animeone.ai
Job Category: Founding GTM Partner
