Head of Strategy

mobile.de is Germany's largest vehicle marketplace with about 1.4 million listed cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Both private customers and more than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers use the platform. Including listing exports to the sister platform Kleinanzeigen, mobile.de reaches about 20 million unique users per month (AGMA digital facts; mobile.de and Kleinanzeigen; categories: cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, motorhomes; Ø month April 2022 to March 2023). As a "one-stop shop," mobile.de offers not only buying and selling services but also financing and leasing solutions, among others. The company, founded in 1996, is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a globally leading provider of online classifieds portals. mobile.de is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 25+ products in 10 countries. What you’ll do & Who you are We are looking for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial mindset ready to pioneer new growth paths to join us as Head of Strategy & Business Growth (d/f/m). In this role, you will drive high-impact opportunities that strengthen mobile.de's company’s valuation, competitive advantage and market leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to go beyond traditional strategy work—you will play a key role in identifying, structuring, and executing partnerships, leveraging M&A and leading strategic initiatives that fuel our growth. Your Role & Impact: You will lead our growth agenda, balancing market intelligence, strategic foresight and deal-making to ensure we stay ahead of industry shifts and capitalize on new opportunities. You will report to the COO, mobile.de and collaborate with senior leadership to refine our strategy, strengthen our value creation plan and position our company as an industry leader. Your Main Responsibilities: 1. Business Growth, Deal-Making & Value Creation- Identify and execute high-value business opportunities, including partnerships, M&A (in collaboration with group M&A), joint ventures, and strategic investments to fuel growth and increase the value we provide to our customers and shareholders.- Develop and cultivate relationships with key players across the industry, building a network for deal flow and strategic collaborations - in Germany and beyond- Accelerate time-to-market for our strategic projects by proactively identifying opportunities. 2. Strategy & Market Positioning- Monitor market trends, competitor moves and industry shifts to refine our strategic direction and main market convictions.- Guide our strategic direction by synthesizing market intelligence, competitor insights, and internal data to shape high-impact decisions.- Co-develop a compelling strategic narrative, both for internal alignment and external thought leadership, positioning us as a frontrunner in the market. What You Bring: We recognize that leadership comes in many forms. If you bring the right experience and drive, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.- 10+ years experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A or business growth—preferably in tech, marketplaces, automotive, private equity or consulting.- Experience in deal-making, partnerships, and executing strategic growth programs.- Experience in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategy execution at a leadership level.- Strong commercial mindset—ability to spot and structure high-value opportunities.- Excellent stakeholder management—comfortable engaging investors, partners, and leadership teams.- A collaborative leadership style, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, connecting insights with action.- A network builder—deep industry connections are a plus. Why Join Us? Shape the Future - Help define and execute strategic growth programs. Make Deals Happen - Work at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and M&A. Have big Impact - Influence company direction and strengthen our market position. Benefits Life at Adevinta comes with its perks Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits: - An attractive Base Salary- Participation in our Short-Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)- Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere Maybe not from the moon well why not just make sure you have internet connection- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️‍- Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.