Head of Strategy & Business Growth (d/f/m)
Adevinta
Founded in 1996, mobile.de disrupted the status quo of buying and selling cars as the first online vehicle marketplace.
Today, we are Germany's largest vehicle marketplace with around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and e-bikes. Both private customers and more than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from 108 million customer visits per month. As a “one-stop shop”, mobile.de's offering includes financing and leasing solutions in addition to buying and selling - and we will not stop innovating. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn and a passion for collaboration then we should get to know each other.
mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply.
What we offer
Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.
Embracing AI: We're at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.
Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.
Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline).
What you’ll do & Who you are
We are looking for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial mindset ready to pioneer new growth paths to join us as Head of Strategy & Business Growth (d/f/m).
In this role, you will drive high-impact opportunities that strengthen mobile.de's company’s valuation, competitive advantage and market leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity to go beyond traditional strategy work—you will play a key role in identifying, structuring, and executing partnerships, leveraging M&A and leading strategic initiatives that fuel our growth.
Your Role & Impact:
You will lead our growth agenda, balancing market intelligence, strategic foresight and deal-making to ensure we stay ahead of industry shifts and capitalize on new opportunities.
You will report to the COO, mobile.de and collaborate with senior leadership to refine our strategy, strengthen our value creation plan and position our company as an industry leader.
Your Main Responsibilities:
1. Business Growth, Deal-Making & Value Creation
Identify and execute high-value business opportunities, including partnerships, M&A (in collaboration with group M&A), joint ventures, and strategic investments to fuel growth and increase the value we provide to our customers and shareholders.
Develop and cultivate relationships with key players across the industry, building a network for deal flow and strategic collaborations - in Germany and beyond
Accelerate time-to-market for our strategic projects by proactively identifying opportunities.
2. Strategy & Market Positioning
Monitor market trends, competitor moves and industry shifts to refine our strategic direction and main market convictions.
Guide our strategic direction by synthesizing market intelligence, competitor insights, and internal data to shape high-impact decisions.
Co-develop a compelling strategic narrative, both for internal alignment and external thought leadership, positioning us as a frontrunner in the market.
What You Bring:
We recognize that leadership comes in many forms. If you bring the right experience and drive, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.
10+ years experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A or business growth—preferably in tech, marketplaces, automotive, private equity or consulting.
Experience in deal-making, partnerships, and executing strategic growth programs.
Experience in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategy execution at a leadership level.
Strong commercial mindset—ability to spot and structure high-value opportunities.
Excellent stakeholder management—comfortable engaging investors, partners, and leadership teams.
A collaborative leadership style, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, connecting insights with action.
A network builder—deep industry connections are a plus.
Why Join Us?
Shape the Future – Help define and execute strategic growth programs.
Make Deals Happen – Work at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and M&A.
Have big Impact – Influence company direction and strengthen our market position.
Benefits
Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits:
Recharge with 28 days of paid time off.
Stay mobile with a €50 monthly transportation/mobility allowance.
Keep growing with a development budget and access to coaching.
Family first - enjoy up to 12 (non-birth parent) or 20 (birth parent) weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Learn anytime, anywhere with our online and offline library.
Get rewarded with an attractive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plans.
Work from anywhere - up to 20 days per year from wherever you feel most productive.
Prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.