Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate Presence At Your.Online, part of Your.World , strategic growth and value creation are central to an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. As a Business Development Associate within the Presence segment, you will play a key role at the intersection of Portfolio Operations, M&A, and Finance. The Presence segment provides its customers the tools and infrastructure to build and grow their online identity, with a focus on webhosting, email, and domains. In a changing landscape with rapid developments in the field of AI, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and continue offering value to customers. You will contribute to the further development and optimization of our segment portfolio of 15+ companies in Europe and North America. Your work will ensure that strategic decisions are supported by a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive analyses, and operational improvement potential. For more information about the segment, please visit: Presence . 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: • Support local Management Teams by functioning as a sparring partner and be the bridge between our head office and the Portfolio Company. • Set-up experiments and initiatives to accelerate growth, both within and beyond current activities. • Promote data-driven decision-making by improving internal KPI reporting (with the use of AI) and quantifying insights for M&A playbooks. • Work with Managing Directors to translate improvement ideas into concrete plans and business cases. • Collaborate with M&A and Finance to evaluate and integrate new markets, segments, and acquisitions. This is a strategic portfolio operations role with a direct impact on the performance, growth, and value creation of our 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. • Project management - Lead multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on results and stakeholder communication. • Data-driven decision-making - Develop long-term planning, forecasting, and internal KPI reporting. • 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. • Concrete business cases: Implement at least 2 successful improvement projects in collaboration with local MD's. • Improved KPI reporting: Develop standardized dashboards and reports that make performance measurable and comparable, and leverage those insights for actionable plans. • 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, Engineering or a related field. • 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 • Professional team: a young, driven team with backgrounds in Management Consulting and M&A. • Strategic impact: A role where you work directly with Management Teams to improve financial performance and realize operational growth. • Professional growth: Development opportunities within Your.World, including collaboration and exposure to M&A, finance, and segment leadership. • Hybrid working: Based in Amsterdam, with flexibility for working from home. • Travel for work: Occasional travel to our companies across Europe is required. • Competitive compensation: Salary, performance bonus, mobility budget and pension scheme aligned with your experience and contribution. • Learning environment: A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with room for personal development. Interested? For questions, a cup of coffee or to apply, contact ( ).