Strategic Business Developer (m/f/x)

Intro

As aStrategic Business Developer, you will drive high impact strategic initiatives across all departments within the European organization. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, product, marketing, and commercial teams, supporting the scalable growth of the business in a diverse and highly competitive European e-commerce landscape.
This role combines analytical depth with hands‑on execution and offers strong exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders within the Alibaba ecosystem.

Tasks

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead and execute corporate strategy development projects, including supply and demand platform management
• Design and implement go-to-market and commercialization strategies for new and existing products and services
• Identify and assess new growth opportunities, businessPRECATED models, and partnerships relevant to European B2B e-commerce

Market & Business Analysis

• Conduct in-depth market, customer, and competitive analyses across multiple European regions
• Develop robust business cases, financial models, and performance forecasts
• Translate analytical insights into clear recommendations for senior management decision‑making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Sales, Data, and Operations teams across Europe
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, including Alibaba headquarters and international business units
• Manage external partners, agencies, or consulting firms as required

Execution & Governance

• Structure and manage multiple parallel initiatives, ensuring clear milestones, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Track project performance and ensure delivery against strategic objectives
• Support the development of scalable processes, frameworks, and best practices across European markets

Country

Germany

Recruiter

Zimmermann

Benefits

• A strategic role within an fast‑growing European organization backed by the Alibaba Group
• The opportunity to actively shape the future of the online B2B business and build an European champion
• You can expect an established traditional company with the advantages of a dynamic start‑up culture: flat hierarchies, relaxed, informal atmosphere and a great team spirit
• Exposure to international strategy topics and senior decision‑makers
• A steep learning curve in a data‑driven, digital business environment
• Attractive career Risiko development opportunities within a global e‑commerce group
• Benefit from our fitness cooperation with Urban Sports Club and train flexibly in over 7,500 studios across Germany
• Optimal work‑life balance with 30 vacation days (plus Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve) and flexible working hours
• We believe in the best of both worlds: flexibility and collaboration. Thus, you'll enjoy the benefits of working from home while also experiencing the team spirit in our offices (approx. 50%)
• Take advantage of our “Workation” offer and work where others spend their holiday

Profile

Professional Background

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 1–4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in e‑commerce, digital platforms, SaaS, or marketplace businesses, or in strategy, management, or consulting
• Solid understanding of digital business models and platform economics; B2B marketplace experience is a strong plus

Analytical & Conceptual Skills