Business Development Manager

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Our Business Development Supply Team drives impact across ABOUT YOU by leading strategic and operational initiatives to become the #1 fashion platform, and enabling other business functions along this journey. We work in cross-functional settings and in close collaboration with our Directors, VP, and the Management Board.

As Business Development Manager - Supply (m/f/d), you will coordinate and manage strategic as well as operational projects with end-to-end responsibility. You will play a key role in answering core business questions in a fast-paced tech and fashion environment and gain deep insights into Buying, Partner Management, Steering, and Procurement.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of ABOUT YOU by addressing core business issues in the fast-paced tech and e-commerce environment. In doing so, you will develop a deep understanding of ABOUT YOU's Supply area and quickly build a comprehensive strategic and operational skill set. Your work will span both strategic growth initiatives - such as assortment expansion, loyalty program development and digital integration projects - as well as optimization efforts aimed at boosting profitability through process improvements and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Understand the roles and systems of different teams to coordinate projects effectively
• Lead strategic and operational projects across teams, ensuring they are completed on time and meet goals
• Act as a sparring partner for strategic initiatives driven by the VP or Directors
• Conduct complex analyses and independent research to support project decisions and planning
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas to improve business growth and profitability
• Communicate clearly and work well with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and steer projects effectively

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
• Several years of practical experience in strategy and business development, or project management, ideally in a leading management consultancy, optionally also in a start-up environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Very good analytical skills and strong numerical understanding
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving scale-up environment with a strong, hands-on mindset
• Quick comprehension and structured way of working

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 40% discount on our online shop
• Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
• Language courses (German & English)
• Free sports courses & reduced price for gym membership
• Mobility subsidy
• Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
• International working environment and English as company language
• Dog-friendly office

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.

Because of our strong growth, new challenges and possibilities arise all along to further develop oneself and the company. Our team consists of people from different areas of expertise – fashion, marketing, business and tech – we are driven and united by our passion. We motivate and support each other, we share our know-how and we are open towards different opinions and new ideas.

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.