Lead or co-lead the identification, evaluation, development and active implementation of projects to advance products, offerings and business models (e.g., operational optimization, business development, M&A-related topics, new initiatives and investments)
Lead or co-pilot special and development projects with clear accountability for results
Contribute to company-building topics across central building blocks such as operational processes, organizational structures, personnel, and IT/tools
Independently identify relevant areas for action based on qualitative and quantitative analyses and proactively initiate and drive topics forward
Provide substantive support to executive management in preparing important internal and external meetings and events
Collaborate with external partners on a project basis

High personal responsibility and ownership for your topics — from idea to implementation
Strong 80/20 mindset with focus on the essentials and pragmatic, effective solutions
Enjoy prioritizing topics independently, preparing decisions thoroughly and implementing them
Confident handling of decision-making scope in a professional, fact-based environment
Initial relevant professional experience (approx. 1–2 years) in management consulting, in-house consulting, corporate development or a comparable role
Very good analytical skills combined with a genuine hands-on mentality
Strong interest in entrepreneurial questions, business models and operational implementation
Structured, independent working style and clear communication
Confident presence when interacting with executive management, leaders and external partners
Very good German language skills, written and spoken

Part-time arrangements explicitly welcome (e.g., 60–80%)
Remote work possible with approximately 50% on-site presence at the company headquarters in Duisburg
Flexible working hours in line with project requirements
Direct link to executive management, short decision-making paths and genuine decision authority
Freedom to shape initiatives rather than committee-driven work
Tangible impact of your work within the company
Broad project spectrum instead of a narrow line role
Entrepreneurial environment with professional, respectful collaboration
Attractive development opportunities depending on interests and strengths

Manager, Business Development – Strategy

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