Market Development Manager for Germany (Oslo-based role)

With an exceptional team of 27 employees and strong backing from solid investors, Rentelligent is the company behind two of the fastest-growing and most innovative residential rental platforms in Germany (SmartMiete) and Norway (Husleie.no).

SmartMiete is a digital platform designed to make German tenancies successful. After an extensive period of testing, iteration, and learning, we are confident that we have achieved product–market fit and are entering a phase of accelerated growth. To support this next stage, we are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Market Development Manager to build and scale our business in Germany based out of our Oslo-office.

This role is a key leadership position with clear potential to evolve into a Country Manager role once defined commercial and operational milestones are achieved.

The Role

As Market Development Manager for Germany, you will be responsible for building SmartMiete’s presence, traction, and commercial foundation in the German market. You will work at the intersection between product, marketing, business development, and operations, acting as the voice of the German market internally and the face of SmartMiete externally.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in a scale-up environment and enjoys combining strategic thinking with execution.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Product Direction

• Lead the direction for SmartMiete’s product development in Germany, ensuring strong alignment between landlord and tenant needs and the platform’s functionality
• Act as a German market expert, translating local requirements, feedback, and opportunities into actionable product and roadmap input in tight collaboration with product management 
• Collaborate closely with product and tech teams to prioritize market-relevant features

User Growth, Brand & Market Awareness

• Define and execute go-to-market and growth strategies for the German market
• Be responsible for acquiring the right mix of landlords and tenants to the platform
• Build SmartMiete’s brand presence in Germany
• Work actively with media and external partners to increase visibility and credibility

Monetisation & Business Development

• Identify, validate, and implement monetisation opportunities in the German market
• Develop business models, pricing strategies, and revenue streams
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships

Compliance & Local Operations

• Ensure SmartMiete’s operations and product comply with German legislation and regulatory requirements
• Act as the main point of contact for legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to Germany

People Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop the team required to successfully execute SmartMiete’s business plan in Germany
• Manage direct reports within customer service, while working in close collaboration through dotted-line responsibilities with product management and marketing functions
• Work closely with group-level managers to align on objectives, set goals, and ensure effective performance management across all team members involved in SmartMiete’s German operations

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing, product management, or a closely related field
• Minimum 2 years of management experience, including personnel and/or KPI responsibility
• Strong understanding of building and scaling products or platforms in a local market
• Commercially minded, with experience in growth, monetisation, or business development
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment with high ownership
• Knowledge of the German market and regulatory environment is a strong advantage
• Fluent in German and English

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in building SmartMiete’s German business from the ground up
• High degree of autonomy and influence over strategy and execution
• Clear opportunity to grow into a Country Manager role based on performance
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong backing from group management
• Competitive compensation with solid pension and insurance schemes
• Beautiful offices in Mølleparken 4, Oslo – and great lunch every day!

Interested?

Apply for the position here on LinkedIn, or send your CV and a short application to careers@rentelligent.com. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.