Deal Execution Manager – E-Commerce M&A

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of operational deals throughout all stages of the D4U EXIT system.

• Facilitate the optimization process, establish data rooms, conduct investor briefings, negotiate offers, manage LOIs, oversee due diligence, signing, and migration.

• Track interactions among teams to ensure timely resolution of any issues.

• Assist in discussions between clients and buyers.

• Create independent status updates and guide buyer teams through the due diligence process.

• Collaborate as a co-lead with Lucas during the initial year, progressively taking full responsibility for mandates.

• Organize mandates, monitor milestones, and manage backend coordination via Monday and the performance tracker.

• Supervise in-house teams across Finance & Tax, E-Commerce & Operations, Deal Management, and Marketing & PR.

• Utilize tools such as Claude, GPT, n8n, and Make to enhance deal workflow efficiency.

• Prepare and analyze buyer offers.

• Assist in negotiating LOIs and purchase agreements.

• Support buyer management and address objections during the due diligence phase.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed an M&A internship or have initial full-time experience in deal-related roles.

• Basic knowledge of the procedural logic behind LOIs, due diligence, SPAs, APAs, and data rooms.

• A strong inclination towards digital tools and AI.

• Quick adaptability to using Monday, Google Workspace, Loom, the performance tracker, Claude, n8n, and Make.

• Independent utilization of AI for research, content preparation, and workflow automation.

• Proficiency in German at a native level.

• Fluent in English.

• Familiarity with project management tools like Monday, Notion, or Asana.

• Preferred expertise in e-commerce, including Amazon FBA, Shopify, D2C, TACOS/ROAS, Sellerboard, and supply chain mechanics.

• 1–4 years of professional experience in a deal-related setting is preferred.

• Advanced M&A experience with German LOI, SPA, and APA contract structures, coupled with insights into the e-commerce investment landscape is preferred.

• Exceptional self-organization skills and the ability to manage multiple active deals simultaneously.

• Strong dedication to communication, status updates, and proactive escalation.

• Quick comprehension of intricate deal structures and M&A topics.

• A structured approach to work and excellent organizational skills.

• High resilience, ambition, and self-assurance.

• Willingness to exert extra effort when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-related bonus payments.

• A stable, long-term position.

• A collegial, family-like working atmosphere.

• Flat hierarchies and a culture of open feedback.

• Annual team-building event.

• Involvement in real M&A transactions valued in the millions.

• Opportunities for professional growth at the crossroads of AI, automation, and M&A.

• Chance to transition into a leadership role with attractive compensation, partially commission-based.

• Choose your laptop.

• 100% remote work with significant flexibility.

• Onboarding can also be arranged on a freelance or invoicing basis.