Business Development Associate
At Your.Online, part of Your.World , strategic growth and value creation are central to our buy-and-build model. As a Business Development Associate within the Performance segment, you will play a key role at the intersection of M&A, Business Development, and Finance. Your.Online Performance is the segment that builds and invests in companies for whom digital performance is business-critical (e.g. Managed Performance Hosters, Digital Agencies, Business Critical Application Hosters etc.)
You will contribute to the further development and optimization of our portfolio of 9+ companies across Europe. Your work will ensure that strategic decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive analyses, and operational improvement potential. For more information about the segment, please visit: Performance .
The role in our strategy
Your.Online operates a decentralized model: local companies retain operational autonomy, while the group provides expertise, structure, and long-term capital. Business Development is crucial for identifying growth opportunities, accelerating performance, and supporting M&A activities.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct market and trend analyses to identify long-term opportunities and improvement potential.
- Collaborate with M&A and Finance to evaluate and integrate new markets, segments, and acquisitions.
- Promote data-driven decision-making by refining internal KPI reporting and quantifying insights for M&A playbooks.
- Set up and drive targeted initiatives to accelerate growth, both within and beyond current activities.
- Work with Managing Directors (MDs) to translate improvement ideas into concrete plans and business cases.
- This is a strategic role with a direct impact on the performance, growth, and value creation of the Performance segment.
Your key responsibilities
- Strategic analysis - Initiate in-depth market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Performance acceleration - Challenge local teams with an 'outside-in' perspective and set up improvement initiatives.
- Data-driven decision-making - Develop long-term planning, forecasting, and internal KPI reporting.
- Project management - Lead multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on results and stakeholder communication.
- Stakeholder alignment - Translate technical and business insights into action plans for non-technical teams.
Success in the first year
- In-depth market understanding: gain detailed insight into the dynamics of our core markets and identify new growth opportunities.
- Improved KPI reporting: develop standardized dashboards and reports that make performance measurable and comparable.
- Concrete business cases: implement at least 2 successful improvement projects in collaboration with local MDs.
- M&A support: integrate quantifiable insights into our acquisition strategy and due diligence processes.
Your profile
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Management Consulting, Private Equity, Transaction Services, or M&A.
- Master's degree in finance, business, or engineering.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent financial abilities and project management experience.
- Entrepreneurial and hands-on: willing to roll up your sleeves while effectively delegating tasks.
- Strong communication skills: experience in stakeholder management and presenting complex analysis to diverse teams.
- Interest in IT, SaaS, online services, and AI is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
What we offer
- Strategic impact - A role where your work directly contributes to acquisition success, financial performance, and operational growth.
- Professional growth - Development opportunities within Your.World, including exposure to M&A, finance, and segment leadership.
- Hybrid working - Based in Amsterdam, with flexibility for working from home.
- Competitive compensation - Salary, performance bonus, and pension scheme aligned with your experience and contribution.
- Learning environment - A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with room for personal development.
Interested?
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