About pplwise:
pplwise supports leading, fast-growing companies across Europe in delivering on their growth plans. Our services include Recruiting as a Service & Executive Search specializing in the support of technology companies during their growth phases.
We work with publicly traded companies like Uber or Just Eat Takeaway, Unicorns like Clark, TIER or Taxfix and countless start-ups and scale-ups funded by top venture capital funds like Sequoia Capital, HV Capital or Cherry Ventures.
pplwise was founded in 2021 and already operated in +20 countries across Europe with a team of +15 talented Talent Partners. Ambitious technology companies manage growth phases with pplwise.

Venture Analyst (m/f/d)
(Vienna, Austria)

Our client:
Since 2008 our client has been designing digital brands with traction and recognition value. As a pan-European company, they now employ over 100 people in 6 locations (Hamburg, Dresden, Hamelin, Berlin, Vienna and Palma). Whether it's credit brokerage, e-commerce or recruiting: they transform groundbreaking ideas into sustainable business models and investments in innovative projects.
With a portfolio of 25+ software products, mainly Chrome extensions, and a proprietary BI solution, we excel in traffic monetization. We’re now looking for a talented Venture Analyst (m/w/d), who is going to lead their growth initiatives. Join this international team in transforming affiliate marketing.

Your mission:
As a Business Development Manager (m/w/d), you'll be the driving force behind their growth. Your mission: identify and acquire high-potential digital assets. Your primary responsibility will be to expand their user base by targeting software products, applications, websites, and Chrome extensions that can drive significant user traffic. You'll dive deep into research, crunch numbers, and strike deals that turn potential into profit. From initial outreach to final handshake, you’ll own the entire acquisition journey and play a crucial role in their success story.

• Expand Our User Base: Acquire software products, applications, websites, and Chrome extensions to boost user traffic.
  
• Research and Outreach: Conduct thorough research to identify promising acquisition targets and reach out to their owners through various communication channels.
  
• Asset Evaluation: Use their monetization data to evaluate the value and investment potential of assets across different countries.
  
• Investment Presentation: Present evaluated assets to their investment committee for approval and decision-making.
  
• Negotiation and Acquisition: Negotiate acquisition terms with asset owners, handling the process from contract creation through due diligence to the final purchase.
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers (asset owners), stakeholders, and investors to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
  

Your profile:

• Experience: Proven experience in business development, acquisitions, or a related field.
  
• Research Skills: Strong ability to identify and contact potential acquisition targets.
  
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities to evaluate asset value using monetization data.
  
• Communication Skills: Effective communication for presenting evaluations and negotiating with asset owners.
  
• Process Management: Ability to manage the entire acquisition process, including contract creation and due diligence.
  
• Collaboration: Proficiency in communicating with developers, stakeholders, and investors.
  
• Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple acquisition projects simultaneously.
  
• Technical Familiarity: Knowledge of software products, applications, websites, and Chrome extensions is a plus.
  
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to successfully close deals.
  

Your benefits:

• Hybrid Work at our Vienna location
  
• Flexible Working Hours with flextime and core hours
  
• 30 Days of Vacation plus paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  
• Choice of Work Equipment (mac OS, Windows, or Linux)
  
• Support for Individual Development
  
• Free Beverages: coffee, tea, and water
  
• Corporate Benefits: numerous discounts from participating brands
  
• Regional Employee Discounts within the company group
  
• Regular Company Events
  

pplwise actively promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, which supports every candidate in being themselves. Our team takes affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application regardless of nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We encourage everyone to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements
We are looking forward to your application!