We are looking for an entrepreneurial analytical and handson Senior Manager Strategy & Business Development (f/m/d) to join our Strategic Projects team in Hamburg. You will play a critical role in shaping applikes growth trajectory by driving highimpact strategic initiatives identifying new business opportunities and supporting executive decisionmaking.
applike group is one of the fastestgrowing tech ScaleUps in Europe innovating at the crossroads of AdTech and Mobile Gaming.
We are home to 5 ventures in the industry:
adjoe is a leading mobile ad platform developing cuttingedge advertising and monetization solutions for app publishers around the world. justDice develops mobile gaming loyalty and reward platforms. Sunday is a hybridcasual mobile games developer for fun and easytoplay titles with hundreds of millions of downloads globally. justtrack provides tracking analysis and steering solutions for mobile marketers across mobile user acquisition. Tabbler is our youngest venture and builds mobile games for leading consumer brands.
We are scaling rapidly and expand our teams at our headquarters in Hamburg and our international offices in Boston Singapore and Tokyo. Join us at an exciting stage of international expansion!
What you will do:
- Work closely with our VP Strategic Projects and the leadership teams across all applike group companies
- Lead endtoend development and execution of strategic growth initiatives driving expansion opportunities new market entries and operational improvements
- Identify evaluate and negotiate highvalue partnerships M&A opportunities and strategic investments
- Conduct AdTech market/trend analyses and provide datadriven insights competitive intelligence and strategic recommendations to guide company direction
- Develop business cases (incl. financial models) to assess the viability of new initiatives and support investment decisions
- Partner with key stakeholders across sales marketing operations product and tech to drive our main strategic growth initiatives to success
- Support projects and board meetings on shareholder level
What were looking for:
- 34 years of experience in Strategy Consulting (MBB) highgrowth Startups / Scaleups or VC / PE with a strong track record in strategy development and execution
- Strong executive presence and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external partners/clients
- Exceptional problemsolving and analytical skills (incl. financial modeling) able to turn data into insights and insights into actionable initiatives
- Structured and at the right time pragmatic approach to new challenges able to lead highimpact projects to success
- Entrepreneurial growth mindset adaptable and open to change fast learning and thriving in highly dynamic environments
- Excellent communication skills (English and German)
- Experience in deal structuring negotiations and M&A is a strong plus
- Masters degree in Business Finance Economics or STEM from a toptier university. MBA is a plus but not required
Why applike group
- Become part of one of the fastestgrowing tech ScaleUps in Europe at an exciting moment of international expansion
- Work closely with our leadership team and both cofounders on all highimpact business initiatives
- Step into a dynamic environment with extensive room for individual growth both in the group and across all 5 ventures
- Enjoy competitive compensation and a full range of attractive benefits:
- Physical & mental health package: Inhouse gym with personal trainers various classes like Yoga with expert teachers
- WorkLife package: 30 vacation days (annually) flexible working hours dogfriendly kickass office in the center of the city
- Activity package: Regular team and company events and hackathons
- Happy belly package: Monthly company lunch tons of free snacks and drinks free breakfast and fresh delicious pastries every Monday
The Interview Process
- 1st interview with TA Manager
- 2nd interview with VP Strategic Projects
- Case study (take home)
- Case study discussion with VP Strategic Projects and VP People & Organization
- 3rd interview with one of our CoFounders
Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!
applike group embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are highly committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.