Assistant Vice President Business Development (Strategic Sourcing)

As an Assistant Vice President - Business Development at Handelnine Global, you will play a crucial role in expanding the company's global reach through innovative sourcing strategies and strategic partnerships. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing and managing relationships with brands, manufacturers, and distributors across key product categories. - Structuring creative partnerships that align with the tech-led, demand-first supply model of the company. - Collaborating with internal teams to ensure sourcing aligns with channel strategy and category expansion. - Identifying high-potential opportunities based on real-time data, customer behavior, and global trends. - Contributing directly to the growth and expansion of a major global initiative, influencing how the company scales across markets. - Acting as a connector across cross-functional teams including operations, sourcing, product, and marketing. To excel in this role, you should possess: - 8-12 years of experience in business development, sourcing, category management, or partnerships. - Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment. - Strong negotiation and communication skills with a solid commercial mindset. - Experience in working with or around international supply chains, marketplaces, or retail ecosystems would be advantageous. - Self-starter mentality with a proven ability to take ownership and work effectively with minimal supervision. - A collaborative approach to operations, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.,