Business Development Manager OR Account Manager (m/f/x) - eCommerce

Facts & Skills GmbH & Co. KG; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager for a renowned e-commerce company. This fully remote role requires significant experience in account management, exceptional language skills in German and English, and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in brand management or account management.
• Extensive connections with German vendors and sellers are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with merchandise partners and manufacturers.
• Guide merchandise partners in market positioning and operational strategies.
• Conduct industry analysis and adjust strategies based on market trends.

Skills

Language skill Germany C2

Language skill English C1

Market exploration capabilities

Marketing innovation capabilities

Social skills

Job description

Facts & Skills is an international recruitment consultancy with offices in Hamburg/Germany, Shanghai and Beijing/China. We specialise in the recruitment of international specialists and executives. Our client is one of the most famous e-commerce companies worldwide. To setup the Business Development team we are looking for a Business Development Manager / Account Manager (m/f/x) - eCommerce, 100% remote

• 8+ years of professional working experience, including but not limited to experience in brand management or account management or platform operations.
• Germany language skill C2 and English language skill C1
• Extensive connections and relationships with German local seller and German vendor networks are a plus.
• Possesses market exploration and marketing innovation capabilities, capable of guiding overall merchant marketing plans.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage logistics during high-demand periods.
• Proven track record of delivering results in an ambiguous, fast-paced/deadline-driven environment
• Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Solid social skills to build relationships both internally and externally

• Develop partnerships with merchandise partners, manufacturers, and brands. Focus on categories selections to increase overall value, in alignment with business and customer needs.
• Assist merchandise partners in establishing themselves on the platform and their growth. Guide merchandise partners in developing comprehensive plans including market positioning, product planning, brand marketing, and operational strategies.
• Propose innovative ideas based on the current status of the categories, as well as create and implement projects through resource integration and merchant guidance.
• Conduct industry analysis reports, explore potential customer needs through data analysis, and adjust strategies accordingly based on market trends.