Business Development Manager

Jobgether; France; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Vienna office access

Office weeks

Learning budget

Wellbeing sessions

Cross-functional collaboration

Diverse international team

Sustainable marketplace focus

Performance-driven culture

Pension/health details not specified

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Home & Garden category in France. You will drive growth by onboarding brands and professional sellers, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term partnerships across Europe in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and go-live, while engaging at industry events to expand market presence and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Partnerships in marketplace, retail, or e-commerce.
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end sales cycles and close partnerships.
• Fluent English; German or Italian is a strong advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and structured problem-solving in complex environments.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic brands and professional sellers in Home & Garden to build a strong pipeline.
• Analyze market trends and demand signals to inform category growth strategy.
• Own the full sales cycle from outreach to contract signing.
• Build relationships with partners and understand their objectives and needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address commercial, operational, and technical requirements.
• Guide partners through onboarding and ensure successful go-live.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve onboarding challenges and readiness.
• Handover opportunities to Account Management with clear expectations.
• Represent the business at industry events to grow visibility and relationships.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Manager (Home & Garden) based in France. The Business Development Manager will drive commercial growth within the Home & Garden category of a leading European refurbished-products marketplace. You will identify and secure strategic partnerships with brands and professional sellers, helping expand the product assortment and strengthen the platform's market position. From prospecting and business case development to negotiations and deal closure, you will own the full sales cycle and build long-term commercial relationships. Working closely with internal teams, you will also support partner onboarding and ensure successful marketplace launches. This is a high-ownership role in a fast-paced, remote-first environment focused on sustainable consumption, measurable impact, and continuous growth. You will have autonomy to shape category strategy while collaborating with colleagues across Europe.

Accountabilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize strategic brands and professional sellers within the Home & Garden category, building a strong and differentiated acquisition pipeline
• Analyse market trends, customer demand signals, and assortment gaps to identify commercial opportunities and inform category growth strategy
• Independently manage the complete sales cycle, from initial outreach and business case development through commercial negotiations and contract signing
• Build trusted relationships with prospective partners and understand their commercial objectives, operational needs, and business challenges
• Act as a problem solver for prospective sellers, coordinating with internal teams to address commercial, operational, and technical requirements
• Guide newly acquired partners through marketplace processes and coordinate onboarding activities to ensure smooth integration and successful go-live
• Work cross-functionally to resolve onboarding challenges and support partner readiness
• Ensure a structured handover to Account Management, communicating relevant opportunities, risks, expectations, and future growth potential
• Represent the business at industry fairs, conferences, and relevant events to strengthen market visibility and develop long-term relationships across the Home & Garden ecosystem

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Partnerships, ideally within marketplace, retail, or e-commerce environments
• Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end sales cycles and successfully negotiate and close commercial partnerships
• Fluent English; additional European language skills, particularly German or Italian, are a strong advantage
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate, influence, and persuade stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and C-level decision-makers
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in working with people and developing partnerships
• Resilience, persistence, and the ability to maintain momentum and learn constructively from setbacks
• Structured and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex business and operational environments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities independently
• Must be based in Europe, including the UK, with valid authorization to work in the relevant country

Benefits

• Remote-first working environment, with flexibility to work from your preferred location
• Opportunity to work from a central Vienna office, with a dog-friendly policy
• Autonomy to organize your working schedule and manage your responsibilities
• Three annual office weeks offering in-person collaboration, team-building activities, and workshops
• Dedicated departmental learning budget for courses, conferences, and other professional development opportunities
• Access to private sessions with personal development and mental health specialists through a wellbeing partner
• Internal workshops that encourage knowledge sharing, skill development, and cross-functional collaboration
• Open, feedback-oriented culture that encourages experimentation, learning from mistakes, and sharing ideas
• Inclusive and diverse international working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable consumption and the growth of the European refurbished-products market
• Salary and specific healthcare, pension, and paid-leave details are not specified in the available job description