Strategy & Corporate Development Associate / Manager (m/f/d)

Chrono24 GmbH; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global tech leader in luxury watches is seeking a Corporate Development professional in Karlsruhe to support strategic initiatives. The role includes responsibilities like project management, market research, and partnership evaluations. Candidates should possess management consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a permanent contract, 30 days of holiday, and additional benefits such as a monthly budget for personal use and the opportunity to work abroad.

Leistungen

Benefit App with €80 monthly budget

Free lunch

30 days holiday

Extra days off on 24 and 31 December

Opportunity to work abroad 20 days/year

Qualifikationen

• 1.5+ years in management consulting or 2+ years in corporate development or similar roles.
• Curiosity about luxury marketplace business models.
• Structured and solution-oriented work approach.

Aufgaben

• Support commercial analysis of strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional, high-impact projects.
• Conduct strategic market research for opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Management consulting experience

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of marketplace business models

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Diversity@Chrono24: We believe in the power of diversity.

About

Chrono24 is the world’s leading online marketplace for luxury watches, connecting buyers and sellers from over 100 countries. We bring trust, transparency, and technology to the world of luxury timepieces. Backed by top-tier investors we are continuing to scale and expand our corporate development team to support strategic growth initiatives, including key commercial and product initiatives, partnerships, M&A, and market expansion. As we continue to scale, we are looking for support in our Corporate Development team. Among others, we have offices in Berlin, Karlsruhe, London, New York, Miami, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Note: This position offers flexibility to be based remotely from anywhere within Germany and UK, but will require some travel to our headquarter location in Karlsruhe (ca. 6-10x per year for 3 days - covered by Chrono24).

What you can expect

• Strategic planning: Support the commercial analysis of strategic growth initiatives and build business cases by partnering with sales, marketing, product, portfolio management, operations, and finance (eg. product big bets, geographic expansion).
• Project Management: Drive cross‑functional, high‑impact projects.
• Market and Competitive Intelligence: Conduct strategic market research and track competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and update long‑term strategy: Contribute to shaping Chrono24’s overall strategic direction over a 3+ year horizon.
• Partnerships and M&A: Help evaluate partnership and M&A opportunities aligned with our strategic goals as well as support post‑deal implementation.
• Optimization of organizational structures: Support continuous review of organizational structures to foster scalability and growth.
• Executive Materials & Investor Relations: Prepare materials for the Board of Directors meetings, executive team, and strategy off‑sites.

What sets you apart

• 1,5+ management / strategy consulting or 2+ years of experience in a role within corporate development, project management, investment banking, investing or similar analytical and strategic role.
• Curiosity towards marketplace business models and the workings of the luxury watch industry.
• Structured, solution‑orientated way of working, taking on ownership of key projects.
• Strong analytical skills, confident handling of commercial data to drive strategic recommendations.
• Proficient using Microsoft’s suite (in particular PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Very good command of the English language.

What we offer

• Shape the luxury watch industry while advancing your career with a global tech leader.
• Benefit App: Discover our Benefit App, which offers you complete flexibility. Whether for your sports program, as a daycare allowance or as a flexible mobility budget, with an additional monthly budget of €80 per person, you can use the benefits individually and design them according to your wishes!
• Free lunch: Enjoy a free lunch to energize you for the rest of the day. Delicious food that brings the team together - one more reason to look forward to your lunch break!
• Permanent contract: With a permanent contract, we offer you security and perspective in your career. We focus on long‑term collaboration and your growth!
• 30 days holiday: Enjoy a good work‑life balance with 30 days holiday a year to relax and gain new inspiration. Your time is valuable - use it how you want!
• Extra day off on 24 and 31 December: Look forward to an extra day off on 24 and 31 December to enjoy the holidays to the full. This leaves you more time for family, friends and festive preparations!
• Working abroad 20 days/year: Take advantage of the opportunity to work abroad for up to 20 days a year and discover new cultures. Working with a view of the sea? Yes, please!