Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

ABOUT US

Join the Testsieger - best frozen pizza in Germany!

Only one year after launch, Freda got nominated best frozen pizza in Germany by Stiftung Warentest out of 21 frozen pizza brands! But we won't stop here.

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager (m/f/d), who will join us on our mission to transform the frozen food industry by building the first premium frozen food brand – let’s get started!

THE ROLE

We are now looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to work directly with the founder team and all stakeholders on operational and strategic projects. We are looking for this role to be based in Berlin, Munich or Passau, Germany.

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Work closely with the founders on day-to-day operations and long-term high-impact projects
• Spearhead special projects and your own strategic initiatives, such as developing the expansion strategy and identifying new ventures, sales channels or markets
• Conduct market research and analyze data to inform decision-making
• Develop and implement systems and processes to improve efficiency and productivity across the organization
• Collaborate with teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Analytical mindset – really good with numbers and strong analytical logic and rigor
• Both, a strategic thinker and a hands-on mentality
• Ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners and investors, and take the initiative to get involved
• Excellent academic background in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
• A winning personality with strong people and communication skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience in the food industry is a plus
• +2 years of experience in a highly competitive environment such as Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or a high-growth startup

• A successful and growing company: Join a growth company that has just raised a Seed round and it’s been nominated “Testsieger” - best frozen pizza in Germany!
• Awesome team: Work directly with experienced founders and with a dynamic and international team
• Future of food: Be part of building the future of frozen convenience food in e-commerce and retail.
• Start-up culture: Start-up culture that values direct and transparent communication, a fast-paced environment, and personal development. With Freda, you can make a real impact
• Perfect setup: Enjoy a central office in Berlin Mitte, flexible working hours, and numerous benefits.

This position requires a true generalist, a fast learner, and an excellent project manager who is smart, hungry, and humble. Are you in? We look forward to receiving your application.