About the Role
As the Business Growth Manager – Student Programs, you will drive the growth and execution of the company's student strategy in Germany. This role is part of a high-performing marketing team focused on creating impactful, culturally relevant programs to inspire engagement and build thriving communities among younger audiences.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the student growth roadmap across universities, partnerships, referral programs, incentives, and other student-focused initiatives.
- Coordinate campus ambassador and student leader programs.
- Develop and operationalize university sales and engagement programs.
- Identify and remove operational barriers by implementing creative and practical solutions.
- Support seasonal student campaigns, including summer travel, graduation, group travel, and semester breaks.
- Partner with Growth Marketing teams on performance initiatives, referral programs, incentives, and conversion optimization.
- Collaborate with Supply teams to explore student accommodation opportunities, including universities and hostels.
- Support influencer and affiliate initiatives targeting student audiences.
- Work alongside partnership teams to identify new opportunities within the student segment.
- Build and support relationships with student organizations, university groups, and youth-focused partners.
- Coordinate campus community activities and engagement initiatives.
- Monitor student trends and cultural moments to identify relevant growth opportunities.
- Track campaign performance and student marketing initiatives.
- Prepare campaign reports, post-launch reviews, and document best practices.
- Gather customer and student insights to support future strategy and program development.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree completed at a German university (public or large private institution).
- Up to five years of experience in Growth Marketing, Business Development, Program Management, or a related field.
- Experience working with student communities, campus initiatives, youth-focused programs, or community engagement.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to optimize performance.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to build new programs from the ground up.
- Genuine enthusiasm for travel, community building, and engaging younger audiences.
- Curiosity and initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- A community-first mindset.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Comfort balancing execution with continuous learning.
- Passion for launching and scaling new initiatives.
Skills
- Growth Marketing
- Business Development
- Program Management
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Community engagement
- Campus initiatives
- Youth-focused programs
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Up to five years of experience
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree completed at a German university
About the Company
- Our client is a globally recognized technology platform that has transformed the way people travel and experience the world.
- Built on the belief that travel should be authentic, inclusive, and community-driven, the company connects millions of people with unique places to stay and meaningful local experiences across more than 190 countries.
