International Strategy & Operations Senior Manager, Commerce (German Speaking)

Job description

RoleThe Commerce Strategy & Operations team drives business decisions across our entire marketplace ecosystem, including buyer experience, seller experience, trust & risk, fraud, logistics, and payments. In this role, you will:

Set and drive the strategy for post-purchase operations, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver scalable, high-quality experiences for Whatnot's users

Translate insights from operational data and user interactions into priorities, roadmaps, and initiatives that improve quality, speed, and scalability

Lead complex, cross‐functional initiatives from problem definition through execution, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes

Design and implement scalable processes, systems, and operating models that support Whatnot's growth and evolving user needs

Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, providing data‐driven recommendations and tradeoffs to inform decision‐making

Continuously assess operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience, and user experience

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our London or Dublin hubs.

YouPeople who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.

As our next Commerce Strategy & Operations team member, you should have 8‐10 years of experience in strategy and operations roles (e.g., consulting, finance, general management, operations), plus:

Proven experience developing and executing strategies that drive scalable, high‐quality operations in ambiguous, fast‐paced environments

Strong analytical judgment, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into clear recommendations and decisions

Demonstrated success leading large, cross‐functional initiatives from concept through execution

Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and design scalable processes, systems, and operating models to support long‐term growth

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Product, Engineering, Operations, and senior leadership

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools; experience with SQL and analytics platforms (e.g., Looker, Sigma, Hex) is a plus

Fluent in German and English

Benefits

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision

Work From Home Support

Home office setup allowance

Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet

Care benefits

Monthly allowance for wellness

Annual allowance towards Childcare

Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses

Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally

Monthly allowance to dogfood the app

Parental Leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work (company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence).

Equal Opportunity EmployerWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English