Director, Strategy, Marktplaats.nl

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Key Responsibilities

• Development of the overarching Classifieds strategy, including business development and M&A
• Assessment of competitive threats and opportunities
• Identifying opportunities to improve internal business performance
• Leading, motivating and developing a small team of professionals

Requirements

• A proven track record of exceptional performance at all professional and educational career stages
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• High energy and a desire to work in a results oriented, fast growth, team oriented environment
• A passion for community and building businesses from the ground up
• The ability to define and lead a business and leading it through triple digit growth, with a willingness & desire to work at an operational level when required
• Proven experience in leading & developing teams, within a fun and collaborative environment
• The ability to develop strong professional relationships and to influence peers, managers, business unit leaders, legal groups and other teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A passion for problem-solving
• Interest in the Internet and international business management
• 5+ years post-MBA experience, ideally at a leading strategy consulting firm or in a consumer Internet business
• Fluent in English