Director Business Development & Strategy (m/f/d)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Köln; Presencial; EUR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RTL Group GmbH is seeking a Director of Business Development & Strategy (m/f/d) to shape the company’s growth across streaming, broadcasting, and digital platforms. You will define and evolve the strategic growth agenda and lead group-wide strategy projects in a multinational setting.

You should hold a Master’s in business or economics and have 5+ years’ experience in BD & Strategy within top-tier firms, with international cross-country leadership in the TMT sector.

Formación

• Master's degree in business administration or economics with outstanding academic record.
• 5+ years of international experience in BD & Strategy within top-tier firms or corporations in the TMT sector.
• Experience leading cross-country, executive-level projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and execute.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with executive exposure.
• Excellent English (C2); German or other languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and evolve RTL Group's strategic growth agenda and long-term corporate strategy.
• Lead group-wide strategy projects and transformation initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional projects across streaming, broadcasting, content, AdTech and digital.
• Challenge and support business units on strategy execution and value creation.
• Evaluate portfolio options, investments, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Develop strategic narratives for capital markets and stakeholders.
• Manage external advisors and consulting teams.
• Develop strategic recommendations for the Group Executive Committee and Board.

Conocimientos

Business development

Strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Educación

Master's degree in business administration

Descripción del empleo

Director Business Development & Strategy (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• LegalEntity: RTL Group GmbH

At RTL, we entertain, inform and inspire millions of people every day across multiple platforms with our strong media brands, content and products. We offer many possibilities: from TV and streaming to print, digital, radio and podcasts. More than 16,000 creatives, strategists, techies, numerical geniuses and organisational wizards work towards the same goal.

Do you value team spirit and a hands-on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do you value a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and develop your strengths?

Then join us in shaping the future of Europe's leading entertainment company.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve RTL Group’s strategic growth agenda and long-term corporate strategy.
• Lead Group-wide strategy projects and transformation initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional projects across streaming, broadcasting, content production, AdTech and digital.
• Challenge and support business units on strategic execution and value creation initiatives.
• Evaluate portfolio options, investment opportunities, partnerships, M&A transactions and business development initiatives.
• Develop strategic recommendations for the Group Executive Committee and Board.
• Develop strategic narratives for capital markets and key stakeholders.
• Manage external advisors and consulting teams.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in business administration or economics with an outstanding academic track record.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Business Development & Strategy, in an international context in a top tier consultancy firm, investment bank, private equityor an international corporation in the TMTsector. (e.g. media, technology, digital, streaming or entertainment industry exposure.)
• Proven experience leading complex, executive-level projects across multiple countries and business units.
• Highly entrepreneurial, able to navigate ambiguity and maintain a strong execution focus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Perfect command of spoken and written English (CEFR level C2).Other languages, such as German, are a plus,

Around 150 colleagues from 15 nations make up RTL Group's Corporate Centers in Cologne and Luxembourg. As part of this multi-cultural team, you work in an interdisciplinary environment where expertise meets passion.