Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Rocket Internet

Hello Ms. xxx,

You receive my application to this program, as I am confident to be the perfect match for this position. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset, as I love to take on ownership to grow a scalable business by being in charge to deliver significant inputs during the journey. My affinity for digital models originates from both my own co-founding as well as my engagement for the xxx startup ecosystem. Besides I feel the desire to act independently as a self-starter instead of thinking in tight hierarchies with a lack of freedom to action and creativity. Additionally I demonstrate strong work ethics and apply a positive attitude that equip me well to go for the extra mile in accordance with Rocket’s mission to be faster than competition in order to win. I am determined and conscious about succeeding as part of a performance-driven and creative team, because this kind of environment does not intimidate me, but instead gives me the extra kick to a strong productivity. Spending 6 months in xxx was one of the most exciting times in my life so far, so that I am not only geographically flexible, but explicitly adore to work abroad in a new market.

Rocket Internet distinguishes by its unique diversity. Working in one of the fast-growing target markets as part of the global network of professional individuals will further develop my skills, let me build up deep market knowledge and give boost to my entrepreneurial career by an unparalleled learning curve. Backed up by Rocket Internet with it’s superior assets in terms of funds, the most-talented individuals and a well-defined suit of efficient processes and tools, Venture Developers have got the privilege to create ventures at highest speed that seeks any comparison and therefore take part in the complete business development process from conquering markets until become a leader.

Through an extended range of practical and academic hard skills, among them a profound knowledge in the fields of operations, financial modeling, market-, trend- and competitor – analysis, business development and CRM, I can add significant value to a growing business. Due to this background I developed outstanding analytical and strong quantitative skills in order to tackle problems/ challenges with a methodical approach and attention to detail to deliver structured and valuable results under time pressure and besides I always strive to further optimize myself. Additionally I have a proven academic (top-xxx), professional (demonstrated xxx) and extramural (demonstrated xxxx) track record.

Co-Working on eye level with senior managers in dynamic projects, co-moderating workshops, acquiring speakers for xxx and vendors as well as customers for our venture I was able to demonstrate my exceptional communication and presentation skills, which go back to my very confident, open-minded and persuasive manner. I bring along the desired hands-on-mentality, as I love to work fast and result-oriented in order to get things done. In my eyes fast trial and error is a much better philosophy than discussing, waiting and maybe oversleep the next big thing. Examples are given with xxx. Furthermore I decline long discussions, but instead I am a person that relies on a strong business acumen supporting its decisions with numbers.

Thank you for providing me the opportunity to apply for the Venture Development Program. I have also attached my resume for your perusal and look forward to hear back soon!