Strategic Business Developer (m/f/x)

The global B2B e-commerce market is experiencing explosive growth. As the European B2B market leader, we've joined forces with Alibaba to empower those who want to succeed and make a real impact. Visable empowers industrial SMEs by connecting them with global buyers through our leading B2B platforms, "wer liefert was (wlw)" and "europages," and offers innovative digital marketing services to increase online visibility. Join our dynamic, international environment and shape the future of B2B e-commerce. Are you ready to join the journey?

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, business 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

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

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex problems
• High proficiency in data analysis, KPIs, and financial modelling
• Experience preparing senior-level presentations and strategic decision documents

Personal Competencies

• High level of ownership, execution focus, and intellectual curiosity
• Structured, solution-oriented, and pragmatic working style
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in an international, matrix-driven organization

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory
• Additional European languages (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian) are a strong advantage

• A strategic role within a 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 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