Strategy & Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

TLDR

Manage and lead strategic and operational projects with end-to-end responsibility, directly reporting results to the Management Board to drive innovation in business development.

The Strategy & Business Development team drives impact and innovation within ABOUT YOU in different ways: From leading ABOUT YOU’s key strategic initiatives to become the #1 fashion platform to enabling other business functions along this journey. We’re a diverse team of strategy experts with backgrounds from top tier consultancies, startups, and the industry. We work in cross-functional settings and in close interaction with our senior leadersand report directly to the Management Board.

As our new Strategy & Business Development Manager (m/f/d) you will manage multiplestrategic and operational projects simultaneously. As the project leader you will have end-to-end responsibility for your own projects reporting the results directly to the Management Board, while the Strategy & Business Development team provides all the sparring and support you need. 


Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement key strategic and operational projects in cross-functional settings
  • Act as a sparring partner for strategic tasks initiated by the Management Board
  • Conduct independent and complex analysis and research
  • Develop new business fields in collaboration with operational teams
  • Communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify and analyze relevant KPIs and deduct concrete actions to develop our company

Requirements

  • Above average university degree at a top university
  • 1-2 years of practical experience in strategy & business development, in a leading consultancy/financial service firm/industry, optionally in a start-up environment
  • Stellar analytical skills and distinctive understanding of numbers 
  • Strong personality to work in a fast-moving scale-up environment
  • Intrinsic motivation to actively drive impact in our business activities
  • Quick perception and structured working methods
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Google Workplace

Benefits

  • Flexible working times 
  • 40% discount on our online shop 
  • Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere 
  • Language courses (German & English) 
  • Free sports courses & reduced price for gym membership 
  • Subsidized public transportation ticket 
  • Modern office in the city center of Hamburg 
  • International working environment and English as company language 
  • Agile work environment and cross-functional teams 
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Professional training

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU
We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application – preferably via our online application portal! Thus, we can ensure a faster process and for you it is very easy to upload your application documents.

Your contact
Merle

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Flexible working times

Professional training

ABOUT YOU is a dynamic German online fashion retailer that curates a personalized shopping experience with an extensive selection of over 2,000 brands, including exclusive collections tied to celebrities. By combining influencer marketing with a focus on inclusivity, ABOUT YOU aims to inspire and empower customers in their fashion choices.

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