Head of Strategy & Business Growth (d/f/m) - #2142878

We are Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, featuring around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes. Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Since our founding in 1996, we have been shaping the way vehicles are bought and sold online - not only enabling direct transactions but also offering financing and leasing solutions. More than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers and millions of private customers rely on our platform, benefiting from 108 million visits each month. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to meet you.

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to pursue opportunities unless they meet every requirement. We strongly value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from historically excluded backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must hold a valid right to work and permit to reside in Germany.

What You’ll Do & Who You Are

We are looking for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial mindset ready to pioneer new growth paths to join us as Head of Strategy & Business Growth (d/f/m).

In this role, you will drive high-impact opportunities that strengthen mobile.de's company’s valuation, competitive advantage and market leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to go beyond traditional strategy work—you will play a key role in identifying, structuring, and executing partnerships, leveraging M&A and leading strategic initiatives that fuel our growth.

Your Role & Impact

You will lead our growth agenda, balancing market intelligence, strategic foresight and deal-making to ensure we stay ahead of industry shifts and capitalize on new opportunities.

You will report to the COO, mobile.de and collaborate with senior leadership to refine our strategy, strengthen our value creation plan and position our company as an industry leader.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Business Growth, Deal-Making & Value Creation
• Identify and execute high-value business opportunities, including partnerships, M&A (in collaboration with group M&A), joint ventures, and strategic investments to fuel growth and increase the value we provide to our customers and shareholders.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with key players across the industry, building a network for deal flow and strategic collaborations - in Germany and beyond
• Accelerate time-to-market for our strategic projects by proactively identifying opportunities.
• Strategy & Market Positioning
• Monitor market trends, competitor moves and industry shifts to refine our strategic direction and main market convictions.
• Guide our strategic direction by synthesizing market intelligence, competitor insights, and internal data to shape high-impact decisions.
• Co-develop a compelling strategic narrative, both for internal alignment and external thought leadership, positioning us as a frontrunner in the market.
  
  

What You Bring

We recognize that leadership comes in many forms. If you bring the right experience and drive, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.

• 10+ years experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A or business growth—preferably in tech, marketplaces, automotive, private equity or consulting.
• Experience in deal-making, partnerships, and executing strategic growth programs.
• Experience in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategy execution at a leadership level.
• Strong commercial mindset—ability to spot and structure high-value opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management—comfortable engaging investors, partners, and leadership teams.
• A collaborative leadership style, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, connecting insights with action.
• A network builder—deep industry connections are a plus.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Shape the Future – Help define and execute strategic growth programs.

Make Deals Happen – Work at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and M&A.

Have big Impact – Influence company direction and strengthen our market position.

Benefits

Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):

• Salary: Get rewarded with an attractive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plans.
• Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a company pension scheme with three contribution levels.
• Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
• Training & Education: Keep growing with a personal development budget, access to language courses, coaching opportunities, our online and offline library, weekly “Lunch & Learn” sessions and many more.
• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.
• Enjoy working: Our office offers a range of amenities, including retreat spaces for yoga and relaxation, a pool table, table tennis, a fully equipped kitchen for cooking, and various co-working areas. And yes, free snacks and drinks are also available.
• Work from Anywhere: Work up to 20 days per year work from wherever you feel most productive.
• Family: We supplement the German government contribution by offering fully paid family leave.