Principal Business Development Collection Expansion (m/f/d)

Meyandy LLC; München; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work setup

Salary & equity

30 days holiday

Dog-friendly office

Wellbeing resources

Zusammenfassung

Westwing Group SE in Munich seeks a Principal Business Development Collection Expansion to lead expansion into new markets. This permanent role focuses on structured project governance, cross-functional alignment, product compliance, and portfolio localization for local customers.

You will own the expansion plan, drive certifications, and ensure readiness ahead of go-live while coordinating with quality and product teams to meet local requirements.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in project management, business development, or market expansion.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strict timelines.
• Experience adapting assortments/portfolios for new markets or segments.
• Strong stakeholder management with quality/product teams and external bodies.

Aufgaben

• Own end-to-end market expansion plan with milestones, budgets, resources and dependencies.
• Drive product compliance for the new market with standards, certifications, labeling, and tech requirements.
• Define and own Westwing Collection portfolio for the market based on demand, pricing, and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to progress certifications, testing and documentation on time.
• Maintain a detailed readiness checklist and close gaps ahead of go-live.
• Report progress and risks to senior leadership and resolve blockers.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Business development

Market expansion

Stakeholder management

Product compliance

Portfolio definition

English fluency

Jobbeschreibung

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Principal Business Development Collection Expansion, you'll lead the practical delivery of Westwing's expansion into our next markets. Your focus is on how we get there: running the expansion as a structured, well-governed project, connecting all workstreams, making product compliance a key driver of every decision, and defining the right Westwing Collection portfolio for local customers. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the end-to-end project plan for the market expansion, defining milestones, budgets, resourcing, and dependencies, and keeping every workstream on track
• Act as the key driver for product compliance in the new market (e.g., product safety standards, certifications, labeling, and technical requirements for furniture), working with internal quality experts and external certification bodies to ensure every product meets local requirements ahead of launch
• Define and own the Westwing Collection portfolio for the new market, selecting and adapting the assortment to fit local demand, pricing, and product compliance requirements
• Coordinate with internal quality and product teams to progress certifications, testing, and technical documentation on time
• Maintain a detailed product compliance and portfolio readiness checklist, proactively closing gaps well ahead of go-live
• Track and report on project progress, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership, flagging and resolving roadblocks before they affect the launch timeline
• Build a clear, structured project governance model (timelines, milestones, decision points) that can be reused for future market expansions

YOU COME WITH

• 8+ years of experience in project management, business development, or market expansion, ideally within international retail or e-commerce
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with firm timelines and product compliance requirements
• Experience in defining or adapting product assortments/portfolios for new markets or customer segments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable working closely with quality and product teams as well as external parties like certification bodies
• Highly structured, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach to project management
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

WHY WESTWING

• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
• A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
• A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity
• 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
• A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
• Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
• Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
• Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with mult…

Principal Business Development Collection Expansion (m/f/d) — Westwing Group SE, Munich Office.