(Senior) Business Development Manager (all genders) – Marketplace & Growth
Description
We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join our Marketplace & Growth team. In this role, you will drive strategic partnerships and growth initiatives for our marketplace. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute business opportunities. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring 2-5 years of experience.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in business development or related field
- Strong project management skills
- Strategic thinking and analytical abilities
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements (remote or office)
Opportunity to work in multiple locations in Germany
📍 Life in Cologne
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Population
1.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
6.0
🌍
International
7.0
🚇
Public Transport
8.0
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Bikeability
8.0
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Air Quality
5.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Cologne
- •Media and TV hub
- •Large student population
- •Vibrant local culture
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Climate
- •Temperate oceanic
- •Mild winters
- •Moderate summers
- •Regular rainfall
❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Moderate crime levels
- •Carnival can be crowded
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •University hospital
- •Adequate services
Quality: 8.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •Famous cathedral
- •Roman heritage
- •Carnival tradition
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Nightlife
- •Famous for Kölsch beer
- •Student bars
- •Carnival season
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Recreation
- •Rhine riverfront
- •City parks
- •Beer gardens
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Frankfurt/Munich
- •Balanced cost of living
- •Good value for money
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1050
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€290
🍽️ Dining out:€16
real.digital became Kaufland e-commerce in 2020 after Schwarz Group's acquisition; it now builds and operates Kaufland.de and five international online marketplaces, serving 11,000+ sellers and 45M+ products. The tech company sits within Schwarz Digits and is positioning itself as a European alternative to Amazon across Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, France, and Italy.
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