Business Development Manager

Role Overview

Generate net-new ecommerce revenue opportunities through proactive business development, merchant acquisition, and market expansion initiatives across DACH, with focus Austria. This role is highly hunting-oriented and focused on pipeline creation, customer acquisition, and commercial growth.

What You Will Do

Build and manage a robust pipeline of ecommerce opportunities. Win new merchants across target verticals. Identify opportunities for Planet’s ecommerce and growth products. Collaborate with marketing, SDRs and product teams. Represent Planet at ecommerce and payment events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

3+ years of business development experience. Existing network in the Austrian and wider DCH payment landscape. Strong ecommerce background. Experience in payments, SaaS, digital commerce, marketplaces, or fintech. Proven hunter mentality. Excellent prospecting and networking skills. Commercially driven with strong closing capabilities. Fluent German and English.

Requirements

• 3+ years of business development experience
• Existing network in the Austrian and wider DCH payment landscape
• Strong ecommerce background
• Experience in payments, SaaS, digital commerce, marketplaces, or fintech
• Proven hunter mentality
• Excellent prospecting and networking skills
• Commercially driven with strong closing capabilities
• Fluent German and English

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Hybrid work model (3 days a week in the office)
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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