Venture Development Manager - Fluent German & English (m/f/d)

Gauder GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauder GmbH in Berlin is seeking a Growth & Venture Development professional to scale the business and unlock major expansion potential. You will work directly with our Head of Venture Development and founder on high-impact growth initiatives across Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product.

Identify growth levers, take 0-to-1 ownership of projects, and deliver strategic insights by analyzing global sales and portfolio data to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree in business, economics, or related field.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets.
• Structured approach to problem solving and clear communication.
• Proactive, hands-on mentality with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth levers by analyzing new product categories, markets, and channels.
• Own high-impact growth projects from 0 to 1, coordinating across teams.
• Deliver strategic insights through reports and forecasts for management decisions.
• Analyze portfolio performance across channels and countries to maximize revenue and profitability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field

Job description

Magnets, adhesives, insect protection – sounds basic? We get it. But the truth is: many DIY products on the market are overpriced, poorly made, or just not built to last. That's what we're here to change. At Gauder, we develop home improvement solutions that are reliable, user-friendly, and designed with purpose.

Since 2017, more than 2 million customers across Europe and the US have trusted our products – from DIY enthusiasts to professionals. With 100,000+ monthly orders, we've grown into one of the leading e-commerce brands in our category. And we're just getting started.

Backed by experience from Rocket Internet, WHU, WU Vienna, and several international startups, our team combines operational excellence with big-picture thinking. Our vision: expand into new product categories, build scalable infrastructure, and become a household name in home improvement.

At Gauder, we value initiative, accountability, and collaboration. We believe in learning fast, building together, and enjoying the ride. This is your chance to shape the future of a fast-growing consumer brand.

Start: Immediately

Location: Berlin, Germany

Tasks

You will work directly with our Head of Venture Development and our founder on further scaling Gauder and enabling levers for future growth.

• Identify Growth Levers: Scout and analyze new product categories, international markets, and sales channels to validate and unlock major expansion potential.
• Drive Project Ownership: Take full 0-to-1 ownership of high-impact growth projects, coordinating execution across teams (e.g. Supply Chain, Marketing, Product).
• Deliver Strategic Insights: Deep-dive into global sales and portfolio data, creating essential reports and forecasts that serve as the foundation for management decision-making.
• Optimize Commercial Performance: Analyze portfolio performance across channels and countries, providing actionable strategies to immediately maximize revenue and profitability.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, economics, or a related field.
• Fluent in German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken.
• Proven Analytical Skills - Confident working with large datasets/spreadsheets to draw clear, actionable conclusions.
• Structured approach to problem-solving and strong communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and curious - you don't wait to be told what to do and think one step ahead.

Highly Valued (Bonus Points)

• Relevant experience from consulting, finance, startups, e-commerce, or other business related fields.
• Knowledge of other languages.
• Real ownership from day one - you'll drive strategic projects that directly impact Gauder's growth.
• Your ideas matter - we encourage you to actively shape our processes, culture, and supplier strategy.
• Steep learning curve with the opportunity to grow into a leadership role.
• A dynamic mix of strategic challenges and hands-on execution in a global business environment.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based growth opportunities.