Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in business development or project management, ideally in fast-paced environments., Degree in business, management, or a related field is required., Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential., Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Act as a strategic partner to the Purchasing and Talent Acquisition teams, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives.

Collaborate with department heads to track hiring progress and meet headcount goals.

Develop and implement scalable recruitment strategies while analyzing KPIs to improve efficiency.

Lead market reviews with stakeholders to identify challenges and drive actionable solutions.

Job description

Company Description

At AUTO1 Group, we are transforming the way people buy and sell cars across Europe. As the leading digital automotive platform, we are home to well-known brands like Autohero, wirkaufendeinauto.de, and AUTO1.com. Our People Department is at the heart of this transformation, driving growth and success through strategic talent acquisition, talent management, and fostering a thriving company culture.

As our new Business Development Manager, People – Purchasing, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our Purchasing team’s talent strategy across Europe. You’ll partner closely with both the People and Purchasing teams to ensure we attract, hire, and retain top talent to support our ambitious growth plans.

This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment—helping us build the teams that will shape the future of automotive retail.

You will report directly to Josefine Tonn, Director People Talent Acquisition Europe.

Job Description

Act as a strategic partner to the Purchasing and Talent Acquisition teams across Europe, aligning hiring strategies with business growth objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with department heads to track hiring progress and ensure headcount goals are met.
Develop and implement scalable recruitment strategies, leveraging diverse talent sources—including international markets and relocation agencies—while analyzing KPIs to boost efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and optimize cost-per-hire.
Lead regular market reviews with stakeholders, proactively identifying challenges and driving actionable solutions.
Enhance sourcing strategies and processes to support global growth, operational scalability, and continuous process improvement within the People function.

Qualifications

Proven experience in business development, project management, or a similar role—ideally within fast-paced, scale-up environments—supported by a degree in business, management, or a related field.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and drive results.
Exceptional communication skills, enabling effective influence and engagement with senior stakeholders.
Solution-oriented and decisive, thriving in dynamic, fast-changing environments with a growth-hacking mindset and strong business acumen to identify and implement innovative solutions.
Fluency in English required; German language skills are a strong plus.

Additional Information

Work full-time remotely or from the Berlin office
Flexible working hours
Modern IT equipment & support
Above-average corporate pension plan
Personal growth with the contribution of own ideas
Be part of Europe's leading digital automotive platform!

Join us, building the best way to buy and sell cars!

You do not meet 100% of the requirements? Take your shot and apply anyway! We offer room for growth and challenges to learn from.

Contact
Anita Mare

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

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