Senior Business Manager B2B
BAUHAUS Deutschland
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mannheim • Germany
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About the role
- Act as a strategic sparring partner for our purchasing organization, bringing strong specialist-trade and B2B expertise
- Drive the strategic and operational development of our business-customer segment in the BAUHAUS stores
- Analyze market, competitor and pricing structures in the professional customer environment
- Identify assortment potential and optimize existing product categories with a focus on commercial customers
- Build and maintain a reliable network of manufacturers, suppliers and professional buyers
- Contribute to pricing models, framework agreements and project-related commercial approaches
- Work closely with Purchasing, Category Management, Sales and the retail stores
- Act as an initiator for processes and go-to-market concepts in the B2B area
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in specialist retail or a B2B-focused retail environment
- Solid product and market knowledge in at least one relevant product group (e.g., construction, technical supplies, interior finishing, garden, etc.)
- Experience in purchasing, category management or sales with commercial customers
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, pricing and margin mechanics
- Existing network in the professional customer or supplier environment is an advantage
- Strategic thinker with hands-on implementation skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills across different hierarchical levels
Benefits
- Flexibility for a good work–life balance: possibility to work remotely, flexible working hours outside core hours, 30 days of vacation plus up to 12 additional unpaid leave days
- State-of-the-art work environment on the BAUHAUS campus: flexible workspaces with modern equipment, an on-site BAUHAUS restaurant and bistro, and a BAUHAUS daycare facility
- Personal development: we promote personal and professional growth, including training opportunities through the BAUHAUS Academy
- Employee benefits: purchasing discounts with the BAUHAUS employee card, corporate benefits, company pension scheme and much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
purchasingcategory managementsalesprocurement processespricing modelsmargin mechanicsmarket analysiscompetitor analysisproduct optimizationB2B expertise
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinghands-on implementationcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsnetworkingcollaborationanalytical skillsinitiativerelationship managementproblem-solving