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$42k–$63k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Structured Onboarding & Mentoring, Clear Career Path, Hybrid Working, Work From Abroad (up to 20 days), Development Opportunities, Training and Support
Posted 48d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves identifying and recruiting strategically relevant sellers to expand the product selection of the zooplus marketplace. You will manage the seller pipeline, support onboarding, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketplace operations using AI and automation.
Requirements
Candidates must be fluent in German (C1) and English and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field. A strong interest in e-commerce and an analytical mindset are required, with initial practical experience through internships being a plus.
Full job description
Company Description
With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus.
Job Description
Do you want to build something new and kick-start your career in a fast-growing e-commerce environment? Are you curious, proactive, and eager to learn how to drive business growth?
Then shape the future of zooplus as a Business Development Associate and help build our marketplace organization from the ground up.
This role offers high impact and visibility, giving you the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and gain exposure to senior stakeholders. You will develop hands-on experience in business development, seller management, and e-commerce.
You will support the identification, recruitment, and development of strategically relevant sellers, contributing directly to the expansion of product selection and the growth of the zooplus marketplace.
With guidance and mentoring from experienced team members, you will take on more ownership and grow into a key contributor within our marketplace organization.
Join us in this transformative journey and leave a lasting impact on the pet industry! 🚀🐾
As a Business Development Associate, you will
Identify new sellers and assess the relevance of their product portfolio
Build and manage a pipeline of sellers to consistently meet/exceed ambitious objectives (#sellers and #SKU)
Support onboarding of high-potential sellers
Identify market opportunities as well as develop and execute growth strategies together with sellers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive marketplace rollout
Define processes and operations for new markets
Drive process optimization and scalability with AI and automation tools
Act as a role model and actively promote and protect zooplus' values and purpose
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Fluent in German (minimum C1) and English
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
Strong interest in e-commerce, marketplaces, or business development
First practical experience through internships, working student roles, or university projects is a plus
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn how to build relationships with business partners
Structured and organized approach to managing multiple tasks
Analytical mindset with a curiosity to understand and solve problems
Self-motivated with a hands-on attitude and eagerness to take ownership
Familiarity with Excel or data analysis tools
Interest in working in an international environment and collaborating across cultures
What we offer (for graduates):
Structured onboarding & mentoring to support your development from day one
Steep learning curve in a fast-growing and highly strategic marketplace environment
Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across Europe
Clear career path with the opportunity to grow into a Business Development Manager role
Hands-on experience in building a marketplace from scratch
International team environment with strong collaboration and knowledge sharing
Ownership from early on
Access to modern tools and technologies, including AI and automation
Additional Information
Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.
Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path, excellent training and support, wellbeing offers, subsidised transport or bike leasing, plus 20% discount across all our products, and you’ll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts.
At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.
#LI-Hybrid
Department: Vendor Management & Supply
Job Level: 06
Career Stream: Individual Contributor (Specialist)
Compensation: EUR 42200 - EUR 63400 - yearly
Related keywords
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We are zooplus. With over 25 years of exclusive focus on online retail in pet supplies, we are a trailblazer in the industry. Every day, we go the extra mile to meet the unique needs of pets, delivering exceptional value to our customers with an ever-expanding range of nutritional and lifestyle products, proprietary premium food and accessory brands, expert advice, convenient services, and loyalty programs.
Our commitment to innovation drives us as a team to lead the industry and set new standards for personalized, convenient shopping, consistently exceeding our customers' expectations. This dedication has made us the number one choice for over 11 million customers in 30 countries across Europe.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, zooplus employs over 1,200 people across Europe.
Offices: Sonnenstr. 15, Munich, Bayern 80331, DE · North Bailey House, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2EA, UK, GB · 2 rue du Vieux Marché aux Vins, Strasbourg, 67000, FR · Calle de Génova, 17, Madrid, Autonome Gemeinschaft Madrid 28004, ES · ul. Pawia 17, Kraków, 30-003, PL
animalretailpet suppliesE-Commercepetsand pet foodService IndustryPetFood and Beverage
We are zooplus. With over 25 years of exclusive focus on online retail in pet supplies, we are a trailblazer in the industry. Every day, we go the extra mile to meet the unique needs of pets, delivering exceptional value to our customers with an ever-expanding range of nutritional and lifestyle products, proprietary premium food and accessory brands, expert advice, convenient services, and loyalty programs.
Our commitment to innovation drives us as a team to lead the industry and set new standards for personalized, convenient shopping, consistently exceeding our customers' expectations. This dedication has made us the number one choice for over 11 million customers in 30 countries across Europe.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, zooplus employs over 1,200 people across Europe.
Offices: Sonnenstr. 15, Munich, Bayern 80331, DE · North Bailey House, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2EA, UK, GB · 2 rue du Vieux Marché aux Vins, Strasbourg, 67000, FR · Calle de Génova, 17, Madrid, Autonome Gemeinschaft Madrid 28004, ES · ul. Pawia 17, Kraków, 30-003, PL
animalretailpet suppliesE-Commercepetsand pet foodService IndustryPetFood and Beverage