Country Manager (m/f/d) - Netherlands

home24 SE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Berlin area campus

Pension plan

Employee discounts

30 days vacation

Job summary

home24 SE is seeking a Country Manager for the Netherlands. You will take full ownership of the Dutch market, driving revenue, profitability and cost control, while shaping a local growth plan aligned with our corporate goals.

You will lead a cross-functional team across sales, pricing, inventory and merchandising, identifying market trends and customer needs to expand our local presence. Hybrid work and international exposure await the right leader.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in E-Commerce, Business Informatics, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in a similar country-role, preferably in e-commerce/retail/FMCG.
• Strong understanding of the Dutch e-commerce market and local consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for home24 in the Netherlands, including revenue, profitability, and cost control, to drive our success in the market.
• Develop and execute a local growth strategy that aligns with home24's overall business goals.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional country team across sales, pricing, inventory and merchandising.
• Identify and capitalize on market trends, opportunities, and customer needs to expand our local presence.
• Manage and optimize the local product assortment, pricing strategies, and marketing campaigns to maximize performance.
• Work closely with central functions such as Marketing, Logistics, and Purchasing to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Dutch (B2)

English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Matrix organization experience

Education

E-Commerce

Business Informatics

Business Administration

Job description

We are home24, one of the leading home & living e-commerce platforms in continental Europe. We are currently active in seven countries. Over 1,000 Homies work together towards a common goal: to create happy homes for everyone and every budget.

How can we reach this goal? With an assortment of over 250,000 pieces of furniture and accessories from more than 1,000 suppliers, we offer the perfect addition to any living space combined with the comfort of being able to shop from anywhere.

What makes us proud to be Homies? We are pioneers in our market who seamlessly combine technology and creativity. We utilize data to provide personalized recommendations, tips and inspiration for every home.

At home24, we strive to deliver a superior assortment of products and the best service. To do this, we need fresh ideas, 100% motivation, and dedication to our company mission. We always have a space at our table for service-minded individuals who are passionate about digitization and modern living.

Country Manager - Netherlands (m/f/d)

We are home24, one of the leading home & living e-commerce platforms in continental Europe. We are currently active in seven countries. Over 1,000 Homies work together towards a common goal: to create happy homes for everyone and every budget.

How can we reach this goal? With an assortment of over 250,000 pieces of furniture and accessories from more than 1,000 suppliers, we offer the perfect addition to any living space combined with the comfort of being able to shop from anywhere.

What makes us proud to be Homies? We are pioneers in our market who seamlessly combine technology and creativity. We utilize data to provide personalized recommendations, tips and inspiration for every home.

At home24, we strive to deliver a superior assortment of products and the best service. To do this, we need fresh ideas, 100% motivation, and dedication to our company mission. We always have a space at our table for service-minded individuals who are passionate about digitization and modern living.

Your Responsibilities

• You take full ownership for home24 in the Netherlands, including revenue, profitability, and cost control, to drive our success in the market
• You develop and execute a local growth strategy that aligns with home24's overall business goals
• You collaborate in a cross-functional country team across sales, pricing, inventory and merchandising
• You identify and capitalize on market trends, opportunities, and customer needs to expand our local presence
• You manage and optimize the local product assortment, pricing strategies, and marketing campaigns to maximize performance
• You work closely with central functions such as Marketing, Logistics, and Purchasing to ensure seamless operations

Your Profile

• You completed your studies in E-Commerce, Business Informatics, Business Administration or a related field
• You have several years of experience in a similar role with country responsibility, ideally within the e-commerce, retail, or FMCG sector
• You have a deep understanding of the Dutch e-commerce market, including local consumer behavior and market dynamics
• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategies
• You have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working in a matrix organization
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, results-oriented approach
• You are fluent in Dutch (at least B2 level) and English

What we offer you

Your impact

• The chance to make an impact in a highly motivated team of professionals
• An open-minded culture ready to incorporate new and creative ideas

Your growth

• Extensive learning opportunities from our home24 academy and external partners
• Room for growth and development within your role through regular feedback rounds

  Your path

  • Hybrid working model: you have the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays in our standard working mode. We are in the office together Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • The possibility to work up to two months per year within Germany or from an EU country
  • Up to 30 days paid vacation each year to unwind and recharge
  • City mobility with a subsidized public transportation ticket and our eco-friendly bike leasing program #ridinghome

  Your second home

  • International campus in the heart of Berlin featuring drive-in bicycle garage, outdoor space and lounge areas, fitness facilities, parent and multi-faith rooms close to the Berlin S-Bahn train station Landsberger Allee
  • Company benefits including a pension scheme, 30 % off the home24 assortment, and employee discounts at partner organizations
  • You want to learn more about our home24 company culture and what it is like to be a homie? Follow @teamhome24 on Instagram or check out our Linkedin page

  home24 SE | Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 3 | 10249 Berlin | Contact: Andrew Thomas