Coolblue
Online retailer of electronics and appliances
Manager Coolblue Business
Hybrid work is offered.
About the job
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in sales, business development, account management, or a comparable commercial environment.
- Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams; initial direct-management experience is a plus.
- Strategic and commercial thinking, with the ability to derive clear priorities, business cases, and concrete actions from market opportunities.
- Data-driven approach, confident communication, persuasive negotiation, and the ability to gain support from diverse stakeholders.
- Native-level German and very good English proficiency.
- Drive growth and commercial success for Coolblue Business in Germany.
- Develop the business strategy.
- Acquire new business customers.
- Further develop Coolblue's B2B business in Germany together with the team.
- Initial direct-management experience.
About the company
Coolblue is an online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium that sells electronics, home appliances, and personal gadgets. It combines a large online platform with physical stores, so customers can choose products online or in person before buying. The product experience is supported by services such as installation, extended warranties, and business solutions, which add value beyond the initial sale. How it works: customers place orders online and can pick up or receive free next‑day delivery for orders placed before midnight, including Sundays, thanks to a strong logistics network; returns are simple and hassle-free. Coolblue differentiates itself through fast, reliable delivery, extensive customer service, clear product information, and a solid reputation backed by awards and positive reviews. The company aims to make buying electronics and home tech easy and convenient for both consumers and businesses, with a focus on good service, easy returns, and dependable delivery.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$264M
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue reached €2.563 billion, a record, while 2026 plans add ten stores.
- Coolblue opened six stores in 2025 and four German depots, widening coverage.
- Services revenue reached €55.0 million in 2025, boosted by Free Drying.
What critics are saying
- EBITDA fell 11.6% in 2025 to €86.5 million, despite record sales.
- Coolblue cut headcount to 6,212 by March 2026, signaling margin pressure.
- A Germany slowdown leaves Coolblue trapped in a low-margin Benelux dependence.
What makes Coolblue unique
- Coolblue combines e-commerce with stores, depots, and owned delivery across Benelux and Germany.
- Its 2025 Germany revenue rose 30% to €307 million on tailored installation logistics.
- Customer loyalty remains strong: 2025 NPS hit 72 companywide and 84 in Germany.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Meal Benefits
Employee Discounts
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%In 2024, we reaped the fruits of our efforts and investments from 2023. We achieved a record revenue of € 2,458 million, which is an increase of 2.1% compared to 2023. In 2024, we outperformed the market in all 3 countries, increasing our consumer electronics market share by 2.1% in the Netherlands, 3.1% in Belgium, and an impressive 28.4% in Germany (GfK 2024).
Coolblue claims to be the biggest online retailer in consumer electronics in the Netherlands and in Belgium.