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FlixTrain is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic initiatives and partnerships that shape the future of customer experience across its growing rail network. In this hands-on role, you will take full ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder projects aimed at improving the onboard customer experience. You will identify opportunities, develop solutions from the ground up, and continuously challenge partners to raise standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the definition and execution of strategy to become Europe's largest private and most popular long-distance rail operator
- Managing critical strategic projects to enhance onboard customer experience
- Collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders including operations, partner management, network planning, and business planning teams
- Building and establishing project management structures, including timelines and governance formats
- Developing and implementing reporting formats with KPI tracking and preparing presentations for senior management
- Playing a key role in transforming the transportation industry to drive long-term company success
You will work at the forefront of the rail industry where customer experience increasingly defines competitive advantage. Your work directly influences how FlixTrain remains competitive, innovative, and delivers high-quality, memorable journeys to every passenger.
FlixTrain offers a hybrid work model with flexibility to work up to 60 days per year from alternative locations. Benefits include 12 free Flix travel vouchers plus 12 discount vouchers for friends and family, access to confidential counseling and stress-management programs for you and up to four family members, language courses and professional development training, and a mentoring program to accelerate your career.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics & Logistics, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management consulting with focus on operations, or managing cross-functional projects in collaboration with multiple external partners (rail industry experience preferred)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills (including PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated success implementing complex projects
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated and reliable with drive to continuously improve existing structures
- Fluent English and German (C1 level minimum in both languages)
