Business Development Manager, German Speaking - TikTok LIVE - Munich

Responsibilities
The TikTok LIVE Operations team is seeking a dynamic, high-performing Business Development Manager with a proven ability to identify and establish partnerships with emerging entrepreneurs and agencies across Germany. The ideal candidate has a strong network within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and demonstrates the ability to spot high-potential partners who can succeed in the TikTok LIVE ecosystem. This role focuses on expanding our network of agency partners, driving growth through strategic acquisitions, and fostering entrepreneurial success. The candidate should be comfortable with a job that involves everything from hosting events to casual coffee chats, all aimed at developing the market and building meaningful connections. Another core element of the role is onboarding new agencies and actively supporting their early-stage growth to ensure success on TikTok LIVE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and strategically recruit emerging agencies, entrepreneurs, and organizations in Germany to join the TikTok LIVE ecosystem.
• Build and leverage a strong network of entrepreneurs to spot potential partners with high growth potential.
• Develop and execute strategies for acquiring and nurturing partnerships with agencies that align with TikTok LIVE’s goals.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of acquired partners, ensuring alignment with TikTok’s objectives.
• Provide insights and feedback to optimize partnership acquisition strategies and drive business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on operational goals and support partner success.
• Stay updated on market trends and entrepreneurial developments within Germany to identify new opportunities.
• Organize and lead activities ranging from formal events to casual coffee chats to engage with the entrepreneurial community and drive market development.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience delivering business development and sales initiatives within the social media, technology, or entrepreneurial sectors in a similar industry.
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining relationships within entrepreneur and agency networks across Germany.
• 2+ years of experience identifying and acquiring high-potential strategic partners within business development or partnership functions.
• 2+ years of experience delivering data-driven analysis to inform decision-making within fast-paced business environments.
• 2+ years of experience delivering stakeholder communication and commercial negotiations within business development or partnership functions.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver effective communication within the German market.

Preferred Qualifications:

-3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in live-streaming, video-sharing, social media, tech, or startups.

-Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

-Experience creating and executing comprehensive business development strategies.

-Skilled in presenting tailored proposals that showcase the value of partnerships with TikTok LIVE.

-Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative, thriving in cross-functional teams.

-Ability to adapt and work at a high pace.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​

Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.​

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

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Diversity & Inclusion​

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​