Principal, Commercial Transformation

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

The Principal, Commercial Transformation will be part of  a specialized SWAT team dedicated to driving high-impact commercial performance initiatives across 18 countries. The principal will execute the strategy to take a hands-on, bottom-up approach to identify and resolve bugs or issues observed on the ground, ensuring quick fixes and improvements that directly impact business outcomes.
 

Responsibilities:

• Be part of the specialized SWAT team focused on improving commercial performance across various markets, while other teams transition toward enhancing tools and capabilities.

• Drive and engage in short-term, high-impact missions spanning 3-4 weeks across 18 countries, targeting critical areas such as campaigns, vendor funded deals (VFD), non-commissioned revenue (NCR), acquisitions, and team setup.

• Adopt a bottom-up approach to identify operational challenges on the ground, collaborating with local teams to resolve issues and improve overall commercial performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of projects and initiatives that enhance commercial outcomes in various markets.

• Continuously assess and analyze the success of missions, identifying opportunities for improvement and adjusting strategies to achieve measurable business results.

• Report insights, performance results, and project outcomes to senior leadership, ensuring transparency on mission progress and success.

• Bachelor's degree in related field. A Masters degree would be a plus. 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial strategy, or related fields, with strong leadership experience in driving high-impact commercial initiatives.

• Previous Commercial experience and managing multiple market experience is required.

• Proven track record in working with cross-functional teams and short-term, high-priority missions to address business objectives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Expertise in managing key business initiatives such as campaigns, acquisitions, and team setup across multiple markets.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership, local teams, and external partners to drive alignment and results.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!