Business Development Manager – Product Development

Role Overview

• You develop, optimize and standardize core business processes
• You drive automation and efficiency improvements within the operating model
• You ensure clear governance structures and clean, well-documented processes
• You act as the central interface between Product, Development and relevant stakeholders
• You ensure transparency, alignment and clear prioritization across all teams
• You identify optimization potential and implement structured solutions
• You manage the innovation and ideation process and build a strong pipeline
• You leverage market, competitor and customer data to make informed decisions
• You are responsible for the product roadmap from a process perspective
• You support product launches and analyze performance using relevant KPIs

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field
• You have experience in Business Development, Consulting, Product Management or Innovation Management
• You have proven experience in managing cross-functional projects
• You think analytically and work in a data-driven way, ideally using Excel or BI tools
• You have a good understanding of product lifecycles, launch processes and KPI systems
• You work in a structured, independent manner and set clear priorities with a strong ownership mindset
• You communicate very well and confidently, including at management level
• You are fluent in German and English

Benefits

• Attractive employee discounts on ESN & More products
• Flexible working hours & remote work options
• Subsidies for mobility & fitness (e.g., Wellpass, Deutschlandticket)
• Company pension scheme
• Workation options and more