Corporate Development Manager (all genders)

About

Chrono24 is the world’s leading online marketplace for luxury watches, connecting buyers and sellers from over 100 countries. We bring trust, transparency, and technology to the world of luxury timepieces. Backed by top-tier investors we are continuing to scale and expand our corporate development team to support strategic growth initiatives, including key commercial initiatives, partnerships, M&A, and market expansion.

Note: This position offers flexibility to be based remotely from anywhere within Germany for the right candidate, but will require some travel to our headquarter location in Karlsruhe.

What you can expect

Strategic planning: Support the commercial analysis of strategic growth initiatives and build business cases by partnering with sales, marketing, product, portfolio management, operations, and finance (eg. strategic big bets, geographic expansion)
Develop and update long-term strategy: Contribute to shaping Chrono24’s overall strategic direction over a 5+ year horizon
Project Management: Drive cross-functional, high impact projects
Market and Competitive Intelligence: Conduct strategic market research and track competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks
Partnerships and M&A: Help evaluate, and execute partnership and M&A opportunities aligned with our strategic goals as well as support post deal implementation
Optimization of organizational structures: Support continuous review of organizational structures to foster scalability and growth
Executive Materials & Investor Relations: Prepare materials for the Board of Director meetings and executive team

What sets you apart

Very good command of German and English language. Fluency in English and German should be on C1 level or higher
2+ years of experience in a role within corporate development, management consulting, investment banking or investing (or similar analytical and strategic role)
Curiosity towards marketplace business models and the workings of the luxury watch industry
Structured, solution-orientated way of working, taking on full ownership of key projects
Strong analytical skills, confident handling of commercial data to derive strategic recommendations
Proficient using Microsoft’s suite (in particular PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

What we offer

Shape the luxury watch industry while advancing your career with a global tech leader
Benefit App: Discover our Benefit App, which offers you complete flexibility. Whether for your sports program, as a daycare allowance or as a flexible mobility budget, with an additional monthly budget of €80 per person, you can use the benefits individually and design them according to your wishes!
Free lunch: Enjoy a free lunch to energize you for the rest of the day. Delicious food that brings the team together - one more reason to look forward to your lunch break!
Permanent contract: With a permanent contract, we offer you security and perspective in your career. We focus on long-term collaboration and your growth!
30 days holiday: Enjoy a good work-life balance with 30 days holiday a year to relax and gain new inspiration. Your time is valuable - use it how you want!
Extra day off on 24 and 31 December: Look forward to an extra day off on 24 and 31 December to enjoy the holidays to the full. This leaves you more time for family, friends and festive preparations!
Working abroad 20 days/year: Take advantage of the opportunity to work abroad for up to 20 days a year and discover new cultures. Working with a view of the sea? Yes, please!

About us

JOIN US NOW!

We stand for a dynamic company culture with flat hierarchies and strong team spirit. We are growing fast—and love pushing beyond our limits. By actively shaping our future, we create an inspiring and attractive work environment.

Do you want to be part of it? Then apply now and become a valuable member of our team in a company that keeps growing—with you!