International Business Development Manager (all genders)

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Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life.  And your story starts right here.
 
 
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
 
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
 
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

International Business Development Manager (all genders)
in Munich

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven International Business Development Manager to support the Vice President Europe. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining key partnerships and driving revenue growth across international markets. This role requires strong cross-cultural communication skills, market insight, and a proven track record in international business development or sales.

Strategic Planning & Business Development

  • Collaborate with sales leadership and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and strategies and translate them into Go-to-Market plans
  • Lead and support general strategic business development projects

Sales Process Optimization & Automation

  • Analyze existing sales processes and workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
  • Develop recommendations for optimizing sales processes and implementing automation to increase productivity
  • Analyze Salesforce to streamline sales processes and workflows

Data Management & Reporting

  • Implement best practices for data management and integrity to ensure accurate reporting and analysis
  • Develop and maintain sales reports and dashboards to provide insights into sales performance and pipeline management
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track sales effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Handle specific ad hoc analysis requests from top management

Sales Incentives & Performance Monitoring

  • Set up and monitor sales incentive systems
     

Your story so far: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
  • At least 5 years of experience in international business development or global sales
  • Proven ability to think strategically and analytically in dynamic, cross-cultural environments
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, paired with a self-motivated and results-driven mindset
  • Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
  • Willingness to travel internationally as needed

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
  • Appetising. You will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful office in Munich
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

 

Would you like to play a part in our story?

We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.
 
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Lena will be glad to assist you further: lena.meusel@schleich-s.com