Senior Business Development Manager Germany

Finest People; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Finest People zoekt een ervaren business development/partnerschapsspecialist om de expansie in Duitsland aan te sturen. Je bouwt lange termijn relaties met lokale merkbezitters, fabrikanten en handelspartners en tilt portfolio en partnerprestaties naar een hoger niveau.

In een snelle, data-gedreven omgeving vorm je de brug tussen commerciële strategie en marktvraag, begeleid je onboarding en leverageer je marktinzichten voor groei.

Qualifications

• 10+ jaar relevante operationele ervaring.
• Uitgebreid netwerk van Duitse leveranciers en merkpartners.
• Sterke data-analysetools en besluitvorming op basis van data.
• Vloeiend Duits en Engels.

Responsibilities

• Beveilig en beheer hoge waarde samenwerkingen met lokale merken en leveranciers.
• Begeleid partners bij onboarding met marktpositionering en operationele strategie.
• Analyseer categorieresultaten en identificeer knelpunten voor omzetgroei.
• Voer marktanalyses uit en pas commerciële tactieken aan.
• Coördineer middelen en projecten voor campagnes en lanceringen.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Onboarding guidance

Category performance

Market intelligence

Project management

German language

English language

Job description

In this key role, you are the strategic and operational driver behind the expansion in Germany. You build and nurture long-term relationships with local brand owners, manufacturers, and merchandise partners. Positioned right at the intersection of the platform's commercial strategy and local market demand, you ensure the right categories and partners come on board and their performance is elevated to the next level.

You will thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment where data-driven decision-making, innovative marketing strategies, and a hands-on execution mindset take center stage.

• Strategic Partnerships: Secure and manage high-value collaborations with local brand partners, manufacturers, and sellers to continuously drive portfolio growth and value.
• Seamless Onboarding & Guidance: Guide assigned partners through a seamless platform onboarding process, advising them on market positioning, product planning, brand marketing, and operational strategy.
• Category Performance & Data: Analyze category metrics, identify bottlenecks, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to maximize revenue and lifetime value.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive industry analyses to unlock latent customer needs and adapt commercial tactics in real time based on emerging market trends.
• Project Management: Coordinate resources and drive end-to-end projects to ensure flawless execution of merchant campaigns and category launches.

This global marketplace helps millions of customers around the globe. For ambitious talent, this means stepping into a hyper-growth, data-obsessed ecosystem where campaign strategies move at lightning speed and localized operations directly shape how millions of European consumers discover and buy products. With a European profit, close to 2 billion euro's a year and 80 millions active users monthly there is still a lot of room for growth.

You are an analytically sharp, self-motivated professional who balances strategic vision with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. You excel in high-velocity environments, stay composed under pressure, and act as a trusted sparring partner for both local merchants and internal stakeholders.

• You bring 10+ years of relevant operational experience across brand management, platform operations, e-commerce, or retail development.
• An established network of local sellers, brand owners, and vendor relationships in the Germany is a major advantage.
• Strong data analytics toolkit: You seamlessly leverage data to spot industry trends, steer complex projects, and draw strategic conclusions.
• You possess an innovative marketing mindset and know how to guide merchant go-to-market strategies for maximum impact.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, highly adaptable, and fluent in both German and English.
• Stress-resilient and capable of managing operational logistics during high-demand peak seasons.
• You live in Germany

Salarisomschrijving

130000 per year

Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels

Wat wij bieden

• Salaris:
• minimaal €130.000,-