Die Sedo GmbH in Köln sucht einen engagierten Country Manager (f/m/d) zur Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung des chinesischen Marktes. Der Fokus liegt auf dem Ausbau von Geschäftsbeziehungen, der strategischen Planung und der Akquise neuer Kunden. Ein internationales Team und ein modernes Büro im Herzen von Köln erwarten Sie. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für E-Commerce haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies Ihre Chance.
We help people and companies secure their premium spot on the internet. United by this shared purpose, our international team passionately works on simplifying and securing domain trading. What began as a "search engine for domain offers" in 1999, is now Sedo - the world's leading platform for buying, selling, and monetizing web addresses. We are continuously seeking motivated individuals who can rethink and challenge the status quo. At our attractive office in the heart of Cologne, you'll find like-minded colleagues to collectively grow and advance your career. Combined with our tolerant mindset and our joy to celebrate our diversity, we create an inspiring environment: Bye, bye, boredom.
You will be responsible for driving new and existing business opportunities in the Chinese market across all products and services. This includes building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring growth, and achieving long-term client satisfaction.
- Defining, developing, and executing a mid-term strategic plan for the Chinese market, including internal and external initiatives to secure Sedo's position as a market leader.
- Initiating and building a partnership network in the region with clients, business partners, and key market players.
- Maximizing cross-selling and upselling opportunities within your client base.
- Analyzing the market to identify relevant trends and developing appropriate action plans.
- Acquiring new clients and winning back former clients through self-generated leads, business development, marketing, and networking activities.
- Providing customer support for premium Chinese clients.
- Attending relevant networking events.
- Collaborating with Business Development, Marketing, PR, Legal, and other internal support teams.
- Chinese-native speaker – Good knowledge of English, written and spoken, as well as of German would be an advantage.
- University degree (Diploma, Bachelor or Master), or commercial training with working experiences.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in business development, sales, brokerage, or client consulting within the Chinese market.
- Experience in E-Commerce and/or Online-Marketing.
- Strong technical understanding.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Proven success in achieving and exceeding targets.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and driven environment.
- Ideally, experience in the internet / E-Commerce industry.
- Proven ability to be a self-starter and drive the sales process.
- Hands-on mentality and excellent organizational skills.
- Hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
- Subsidized canteen and free drinks at some locations.
- Modern office space with excellent transport links.
- Various employee discounts for activities and products.
- Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
- Numerous training and development opportunities.
- Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or personal characteristics, as outlined by law.