General Manager Associate π§πͺ
Alan
Location
Brussels, Belgium; Ghent, Belgium; Antwerp, Belgium
Employment Type
Contract
Department
Company Administration
πΌ Who we are
You. Better. With Alan.
Alan's vision is to make prevention the new norm of care for all. Our mission is to help people live in good health to 100 while helping employers feel proud, turning health benefits from a cost centre into their most valuable investment.
We're building a vertically integrated health partner that seamlessly unites insurance and smart healthcare delivery into one system.
By connecting all aspects of care - private, public, and direct to consumer - we create the most member-centric healthcare experience. Through deep engagement, we empower everyone to overcome day-to-day health obstacles and live healthier lives.
We partner with 32,000+ companies of all sizes, serving more than 700K members, and have reached β¬500M+ in ARR.
Our team of 600 people (still growing) operates across France π«π·, Spain πͺπΈ, Belgium π§πͺ, and Canada π¨π¦.
π€ How we do it ?
People joining Alan are often surprised and delighted by our innovative working method. We have a set of cultural values that guide our approach to work, such as:
π― What drives us β We're obsessed with helping our members live healthier
Mission is the Boss: long-term thinking, seeking our mission success above all else.
Member & customer-led: obsessively focused on solving members & customers problems and creating the most delightful experiences.
π How we build excellence β We hire the best people and give them platform to succeed
Champions of excellence: extremely high standards and talent density.
Distributed ownership: accountable enlightened despots, everyone owns their decisions and results.
Radically transparent: all information is accessible and written-first, so everyone can make the best decisions asynchronously
π€ How we grow together β We help each other improve through honest feedback and bold thinking
Optimistic alchemy: optimists who collaborate with genuine care and support teammates.
Empathetic challengers: direct, caring feedback combined with praises to help each other grow professionally
Bold & creative contrarians: think differently to achieve greatness, try new approaches
β‘ How we move fast β We fight complexity and focus on what matters most
Disciplined in execution: taking decisive actions with focus that compounds success over time
Fight for simplicity: only high impact processes, smart frugality
General Manager Associate π§πͺ
β Detailed missions β
As such, you canβt be exhaustive on the missions you will perform as an Associate, as you can be asked to help on almost any subject.
GM Associates support the General Manager and Senior Alaners on key business priorities, such as unlocking new growth, driving alignment on strategy and building new processes/standards internally and externally.
This GM associate role will be dedicated to helping the GM of Belgium to grow Alan's market share in Belgium and establish our position as a leading health insurance provider.
You will be directly involved in Alan's most important challenges, working on high-impact initiatives that shape our success.
As a GM Associate, you'll work on diverse projects that drive the business forward. Examples include:
Corporate & Governance (support board pack preparation, conduct market research, facilitate key leadership meetings, contribute to Weekly & Monthly Business Reviews).
Strategy (contribute to the country's strategic vision, analyze markets and competition, produce business analyses, build growth models).
Growth (support new revenue initiatives and partnership development).
Brand & Communication (develop Corporate brand presence at business events, contribute to newsletters, support social media strategy).
Product (Contribute to the product vision by identifying and exploring strategic product opportunities, support the continuous improvement of Alanβs core offering, conduct user research, assist in design & prototyping )
Talent (support sourcing and recruiting efforts).
Team (organize Belgian offsites, kick-offs and team events).
In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to strategic topics at Alan and work closely with the GM on initiatives that are crucial to our success. You will develop rapidly with guidance from experienced senior Alaners.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple areas in a dynamic, non-traditional environment.
Examples of recent projects by global Associate team
Finance - Supporting Series F fundraising: prepared pitch materials, conducted financial analysis for valuation, coordinated fundraising activities with investors
Product - Exploring health stories: conducted market research to understand opportunities for new health services within Alan
Finance - Contributing to M&A processes: supported due diligence and valuation work, helped coordinate integration activities
GTM - Managing major tender processes: coordinated throughout the process, aligned Sales and Product teams to develop competitive proposals
Recurring responsibilities: Coordinating weekly internal communications, supporting CEO newsletter, facilitating monthly business reviews
Profile & competencies
Skills
Analytical thinking: GM Associates conduct research and analysis that informs important decisions. This requires the ability to ask the right questions, objectively analyze problems, and develop practical solutions.
Business and product sense: GM Associates work on company-level challenges that require understanding what makes businesses successful and making good decisions even when information is incomplete.
Execution and collaboration: Given the variety and timeline of work, the ability to coordinate efforts toward specific objectives and work effectively with others is important.
Adaptability: GM Associates should be comfortable moving between different topics and maintaining quality across various types of work.
Organization and autonomy: You work well on projects requiring precision and reliability. You can manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
Clear communication: Given the number of Alaners that GM Associates work with, the ability to communicate needs clearly and work effectively with others is essential.
Proactive approach: As a GM Associate, you should deliver quality work efficiently while also identifying opportunities to go beyond assigned tasks when it adds value.
Growth mindset: You actively seek feedback to improve and develop as a GM Associate early in your career.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Dutch required. All company communications are conducted in English.