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Senior Business Development Manager Germany

Working for one of the fastest growing E-Commerce companies

What we are looking for in you!

  • 10+ years of experience

Good to know

  • Permanent
  • Germany
  • 130k
  • 40 hours
  • Do you reside in Germany and do you want to work remote from Germany?
  • Are you a natural networker with a relentless drive for forging high-impact partnerships?
  • Do you get a kick out of scaling e-commerce brands, diving deep into market data, and expanding a local seller network for a fast-growing international platform? 

If so, this is your chance to step in as Business Development Manager and directly shape the growth of the German market.

Your new employer

This global marketplace helps millions of customers around the globe. For ambitious talent, this means stepping into a hyper-growth, data-obsessed ecosystem where campaign strategies move at lightning speed and localized operations directly shape how millions of European consumers discover and buy products. With a European profit, close to 2 billion euro's a year and 80 millions active users monthly there is still a lot of room for growth.

Responsibilities

In this key role, you are the strategic and operational driver behind the expansion in Germany. You build and nurture long-term relationships with local brand owners, manufacturers, and merchandise partners. Positioned right at the intersection of the platform's commercial strategy and local market demand, you ensure the right categories and partners come on board and their performance is elevated to the next level.

You will thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment where data-driven decision-making, innovative marketing strategies, and a hands-on execution mindset take center stage.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Secure and manage high-value collaborations with local brand partners, manufacturers, and sellers to continuously drive portfolio growth and value.
  • Seamless Onboarding & Guidance: Guide assigned partners through a seamless platform onboarding process, advising them on market positioning, product planning, brand marketing, and operational strategy.
  • Category Performance & Data: Analyze category metrics, identify bottlenecks, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to maximize revenue and lifetime value.
  • Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive industry analyses to unlock latent customer needs and adapt commercial tactics in real time based on emerging market trends.
  • Project Management: Coordinate resources and drive end-to-end projects to ensure flawless execution of merchant campaigns and category launches.

Demands

You are an analytically sharp, self-motivated professional who balances strategic vision with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. You excel in high-velocity environments, stay composed under pressure, and act as a trusted sparring partner for both local merchants and internal stakeholders.

  • You bring 10+ years of relevant operational experience across brand management, platform operations, e-commerce, or retail development.
  • An established network of local sellers, brand owners, and vendor relationships in the Germany is a major advantage.
  • Strong data analytics toolkit: You seamlessly leverage data to spot industry trends, steer complex projects, and draw strategic conclusions.
  • You possess an innovative marketing mindset and know how to guide merchant go-to-market strategies for maximum impact.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, highly adaptable, and fluent in both German and English.
  • Stress-resilient and capable of managing operational logistics during high-demand peak seasons.
  • You live in Germany

Compensation

  • Competitive Package: An attractive base salary up to 130K base tailored to your experience level, paired with a performance-driven bonus structure.
  • High Impact & Ownership: Full autonomy to take initiative and play a defining role in scaling the platform across the region.
  • International Dynamics: Work within a fast-moving, global e-commerce scale-up with short decision lines and significant career progression paths.
  • Professional Growth: Exposure to a high-caliber network, complex commercial challenges, and cutting-edge e-commerce tools.
  • Remote working BUT you have to reside in Germany!

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Senior Business Development Manager Germany

Our application procedure:

  1. Apply for the job
    After applying for the job you’ll receive an e-mail where you will be asked to fill in our intake-form. Afterwards we’ll contact you as soon as possible. Want to get in touch before we do? Call +3120 8200 676.
  2. Getting acquainted
    A recruiter with deeper knowledge of your go-to market will get in touch with you. During a scheduled call, you’ll get to know each other, discuss your professional background, determine your USP’s and review more roles that could be interesting for you.
  3. Introduction
    Excited about one of the jobs we’ve discussed? And does your profile match our clients criteria? Then we’ll introduce you to set up an interview!
  4. The first interview
    If there’s mutual interest, we’ll schedule an interview for you. In this first interview you’ll discuss the role, talk about your professional background, and both check if there’s a click.
  5. The follow-up
    You’ve been invited to a second interview! It’s common that the client asks you to make a case study (on beforehand or during this interview) to show that you’re competent enough to meet the standards of the role.
  6. A match!
    Does it feel like this role is made for you? No doubt? Pleased with the conditions? Client happy?! Then we can congratulate you on your new job!

 

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