Partner Manager

Permanent Contract, Full- or Part-Time, Remote or Cologne / Düsseldorf / Darmstadt / Berlin

Who we are

We are the tech powerhouse behind Kaufland’s international online marketplaces and a company within the Schwarz Group. Driven by a start-up mentality and working on an equal footing within flat hierarchies, we develop the best marketplace solutions for our customers, sellers and partners. #FromEuropeForEurope

In Marketplace Management we work behind the scenes to make sure that new offers keep turning up on our online marketplaces. Each team focuses on one area. In the Partner Management & B2B Marketing team, we acquire and support our partner companies – such as software interface providers – and take care of optimizations and joint marketing activities. With the help of our interface partners, we enable our sellers to sell their products on our online marketplaces in a short time and have an optimal online presence.

Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail

• You are responsible for the strategic development of your markets and position Kaufland Global Marketplace as a preferred partner in the marketplace business
• You proactively build new partnerships with key e-commerce partners and software integration providers for Kaufland Global Marketplace
• You continuously strengthen existing partnerships and develop joint marketing and cooperation concepts
• You keep a close eye on your key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to optimize existing partnership activities
• You represent Kaufland Global Marketplace at trade fairs and events
• You work closely with other departments, including Sales, Product Management, Customer Service, Marketing, and Tech Development

Your profile – this is what we expect from you

• You have successfully completed a business apprenticeship or hold a university degree (e.g., in Business Administration, Digital Business, or International Management)
• You have at least two years of experience in e-commerce or the digital sector
• You love inspiring others and stand out with your open, proactive approach
• You always maintain a clear overview of your numbers, helping you prioritize effectively in your day-to-day work
• You have excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (C1 level minimum); additional languages like German, Spanish, or Italian are a plus

What we offer

• Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin!
• Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more
• Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling
• Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!
• Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!
• ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidize your train season ticket for more mobility
• Employee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.de
• Free choice of hardware: Mac or Lenovo, it's up to you
• Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback
• This is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.
• We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!

Check out our Principles & our blog for even more insights into our company culture!

Diversity at Kaufland e-commerce

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, religion and ideology. We are signatories to the Charta der Vielfalt (German Diversity Charter) – because we know that extraordinary things can only be achieved with diversity. Read more here! When applying, you can optionally include your pronouns in your resume.

Why are you the perfect fit for this position? Don't bother with cover letters - we're interested in facts and figures! Feel free to share your Github profile with us in your application.

We are looking forward to your application!
Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG
Postal address:
Habsburgerring 2
50674 Köln Your contact person: Lorena Esser