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

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Berlin, DEU
In-Office
50K-80K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Hardware • Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Work with Head of Venture Development and founder to identify growth levers, own 0-to-1 growth projects, analyze global sales and portfolio data, and optimize commercial performance across channels and countries to drive revenue and profitability.
Summary Generated by Built In
🛠️ 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field
  • Fluent German (C1) and English (C1), written and spoken
  • Proven analytical skills; comfortable working with large datasets and spreadsheets
  • Structured problem-solving approach and strong communication skills
  • Hands-on, proactive, curious mindset
  • Relevant experience from consulting, finance, startups, e-commerce, or business-related fields
  • Knowledge of additional languages
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The Company
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Gauder GmbH is a fast-growing German home improvement and DIY brand that provides reliable, thoughtfully designed solutions for B2B and B2C customers. Specializing in products such as magnets, adhesives, and insect protection, they aim to replace overpriced or poorly made DIY products with high-quality alternatives, serving over 2 million customers across Europe and the US since 2017.

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