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Kijimea

Venture Manager

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGräfelfing, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have an excellent degree in business administration, natural sciences, a STEM subject, or a comparable course of study.
  • You have at least two years of professional experience in a similarly dynamic environment; experience at a leading strategy consultancy, private-equity firm, or fast-growing scale-up is ideal.
  • You have relevant experience in e-commerce, online marketing, consumer goods, or a comparable direct-to-consumer business model.
  • You know the challenges and market mechanisms of the US market.
  • You communicate clearly, systematically, and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.
  • You think entrepreneurially, are highly driven, enjoy hands-on work, and are eager to build something from scratch.
  • You have strategic and analytical strength, work toward goals, and maintain attention to detail.
  • You have business-fluent German and English skills (at least C1).

Responsibilities

  • As part of the Business Development team, actively shape the company's entry into the US market and contribute to brand growth.
  • Develop a structured roadmap for market entry with the leadership team in Germany, including in-depth market analyses, target audience definition, and identification of growth opportunities.
  • Identify locations for the US headquarters and take full responsibility for establishing and scaling local teams.
  • Build a strong network of partners and suppliers and negotiate key contracts.
  • Manage local online marketing and e-commerce activities; adapt products, shops, and campaigns to the US market and consumer behavior.
  • Contribute from strategy through day-to-day operations and share responsibility for the company's success in the US.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience at a leading strategy consultancy, a private-equity firm, or a fast-growing scale-up.

About the Company

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
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Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Gräfelfing, Germany
Founded
2020

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