As Business Development Manager (m/f/d) at FlixTrain, you will take full ownership of high-impact projects and partnerships that shape the future of our customer experience.
Driven by a hands-on mindset and a genuine passion for operational excellence, you will identify opportunities, build solutions from the ground up, and continuously push our partners to raise the bar. From managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects to maintaining strong day-to-day partner relationships, you will be the driving force behind seamless, reliable on-board experiences across our growing fleet.
In a rail industry where customer experience increasingly defines the operators of tomorrow, your work will be at the forefront — directly influencing how FlixTrain stays competitive, innovative, and committed to delivering high-quality, memorable journeys for every passenger on board.
About the Role
- Support in defining and executing our strategy to become the largest private and most loved provider of long-distance rail transport
- Drive key strategic projects that enhance the customer experience on board our trains
- Collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including production, partner management, and network and business planning
- Establish project management structures, including project timelines and steering formats
- Establish reporting formats (incl. KPI tracking) and prepare presentations for senior management
- You will play an essential role in transforming the transport industry, which will contribute to the long-term success of the company
About You
- Completed degree in business administration, business & logistics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of professional experience in operations consulting or management of cross-functional projects in collaboration with several external partners, preferably in the railway industry
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills (incl. PowerPoint)
- A track record of successfully implementing complex projects
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated and reliable, with the drive to continuously improve existing structures
- Full working proficiency in both English and German (both at min. C1 level)
What We Offer
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: we are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
Why Join Flix
At Flix, we focus on making travel easy, safe, and affordable – for both our passengers and our employees. Things move fast here, and there’s plenty of room to make a difference. We’re growing and improving every day, and we need people who are ready to jump in and help shape the way we work.
If you’re looking for a job where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of a team where your effort matters, FlixTrain is the place where you can lead your journey!
Skills Required
- Completed degree in business administration, business and logistics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of professional experience in operations consulting or cross-functional project management
- Experience collaborating with several external partners
- Railway industry experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- PowerPoint proficiency
- Track record of successfully implementing complex projects
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated, reliable, and improvement-oriented
- Full professional proficiency in English and German at minimum C1 level
What We Do
Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes. Check out https://flix.careers/ to see how you can join our team. For our legal imprint click here: https://global.flixbus.com/legal-notice
