Business Development Manager

Role overview

Our client, a leading online travel marketplace, is seeking a Business Development Manager (f/m/d) for its Berlin team. The position is handled through an agency agreement and runs for a fixed period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension or transfer.

What you will do

• Contribute to the rollout of the German student strategy across campus initiatives, partnerships, incentives, and related touchpoints.
• Coordinate student-oriented projects such as campus leaders, student partnerships, referral initiatives, and reward programs.
• Turn key ideas into workable programs by building university sales initiatives and solving operational barriers with practical, creative solutions.
• Support student campaigns that connect with important travel moments such as summer breaks, group trips, graduation, and term-time gaps.
• Work closely with Growth Marketing on initiatives tied to incentives, referrals, and conversion improvement.
• Collaborate with the Supply team to evaluate student housing opportunities, including universities and hostels.
• Help maintain relationships with student groups, university communities, and partners focused on young audiences.
• Assist with campus leader coordination and broader community engagement efforts.
• Identify trends and cultural moments that matter to student audiences.
• Monitor and summarize student marketing activity, results, and key learnings.
• Support campaign reviews, performance reporting, and documentation of best practices.
• Collect student feedback and insights to shape future strategy and program development.

What we are looking for

• 2 to 5 years of experience in growth marketing, business development, or program management, with strong motivation to create new initiatives.
• Exposure to community engagement, campus-based programs, or audiences made up of students or young people.
• A data-oriented mindset with confidence in performance analysis and ongoing optimisation.
• A practical, resourceful approach and the ability to build programs from the ground up.
• Excellent organisational ability and comfort managing several workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative way of working across teams.

Additional information

The role is based in Berlin, Germany and is onsite. This assignment is temporary and the contract is arranged through the agency. The term is 6 months, with an option to extend or transition into a permanent arrangement.

About the employer

Nash Direct has supported talented professionals for more than 30 years in finding opportunities with leading technology companies in Germany. The company aims to offer employees a strong experience throughout the engagement.

Contact

Recruiter: Carmen Ponten, Executive Recruiter. Phone: +49 151 11323427. Email: [email protected]