Venture Development Manager - Fluent German & English (m/f/d)

Job description

🛠️ At Gauder, we rethink home improvement. 🧲 Magnets, adhesives, insect protection – sounds basic? We get it. But the truth is: many DIY products on the market are overpriced, poorly made, or just not built to last. That’s what we’re here to change. At Gauder, we develop home improvement solutions that are reliable, user-friendly, and designed with purpose. 🌍 Since 2017, more than 2 million customers across Europe and the US have trusted our products – from DIY enthusiasts to professionals. With 70,000+ monthly orders, we’ve grown into one of the leading e-commerce brands in our category. And we’re just getting started. 🚀 Backed by experience from Rocket Internet, WHU, WU Vienna, and several international startups, our team combines operational excellence with big-picture thinking. Our vision: expand into new product categories, build scalable infrastructure, and become a household name in home improvement. 🤝 At Gauder, we value initiative, accountability, and collaboration. We believe in learning fast, building together, and enjoying the ride. This is your chance to shape the future of a fast-growing consumer brand. Start: Immediately Type: Permanent position Location: Berlin, Germany Tasks You will work directly with our Head of Venture Development and our founder on further scaling Gauder and enabling levers for future growth. Identify Growth Levers: Scout and analyze new product categories, international markets, and sales channels to validate and unlock major expansion potential. Drive Project Ownership: Take full 0-to-1 ownership of high-impact growth projects, coordinating execution across teams (e.g. Supply Chain, Marketing, Product). Deliver Strategic Insights: Deep-dive into global sales and portfolio data, creating essential reports and forecasts that serve as the foundation for management decision-making. Optimize Commercial Performance: Analyze portfolio performance across channels and countries, providing actionable strategies to immediately maximize revenue and profitability. Requirements Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in business, economics, or a related field. Fluent in German (C1) and English (C1) , both written and spoken. Proven Analytical Skills - Confident working with large datasets/spreadsheets to draw clear, actionable conclusions. Structured approach to problem-solving and strong communication skills. Hands-on, proactive, and curious – you don’t wait to be told what to do and think one step ahead. Highly Valued (Bonus Points) Relevant experience from consulting, finance, startups, e-commerce, or other business related fields. Knowledge of other languages. Benefits Real ownership from day one – you’ll drive sourcing and supplier projects that directly impact Gauder’s growth. Your ideas matter – we encourage you to actively shape our processes, culture, and supplier strategy. Steep learning curve with the opportunity to grow into a leadership role in sourcing and supply chain. A dynamic mix of strategic challenges and hands-on execution in a global business environment. Competitive compensation package with performance-based growth opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application! Please send us your CV – we will review it carefully and get back to you within 48 hours on working days.