Business Development Manager People

As Business Development Manager People, you will play a key role in shaping the growth and evolution of our People & Culture function. You will lead strategic projects and initiatives that strengthen our impact across Westwing - with a particular focus on AI-driven implementations that empower teams to work smarter, learn faster, and make better decisions.

This is a high-impact role offering a steep learning curve and responsibility from day one. You will collaborate closely with Executives, Senior Management, and a highly talented, diverse team at the intersection of Business Development People, Learning & Development, and People Analytics. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

• Drive strategic, cross-functional projects within the People & Culture team, with a focus on AI-driven initiatives that enhance efficiency, learning, and decision-making
• Design and implement learning strategies aligned with organisational goals and future capabilities
• Create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across departments, seniority levels, and countries
• Partner closely with the (People) Leadership Team and the Chief People Officer on strategic priorities and initiatives

• 2+ years of experience in consulting or strategy/business development, with a strong record of impact
• Hands-on experience with AI projects or tools
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritise effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for People/HR, with a drive to innovate and challenge the status quo
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong desire to make a difference
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages and build trustful relationships
• Fluency in English and German

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose, we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:

• An inspiring, international, informal, and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
• A unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our monthly Company All-Hands, feedback channels, and regular Q&A sessions
• Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week
• Up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year
• 30 days of paid holiday per year
• A beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
• 40% off Westwing Collection and 20% off all third-party brands in our shop (each on non-reduced items), a 10% Family & Friends voucher, and Westwing vouchers for special occasions
• Regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Octoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
• Health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
• Discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
• Company daycare "Westwing Wichtel" next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
• Subsidised company pension scheme
• "Social Impact Day" p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society

Westwing, Europe's #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe's premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing's team works together on its shared purpose to "Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life". Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We're made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the "wow, you work at Westwing?" crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn't stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone's uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

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