JACOB

Business Development & Partnership Manager
Male44 y/oSales representative/BD Manager/Key Account Sales/Consultant/Strategic Planning/ManagementLive in SwedenNationality Germany
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Summary

Business Development & Partnership Manager with over 15 years of international expertise in driving business expansion through high-value partnerships and strategic ecosystem building across consulting, luxury hospitality, retail, and agency sectors. Expert at building high-level client connections and identifying new revenue streams. I am at my best when I get to scale across markets or new business pillars.

Work experience

  • Co-Founder & Regional Partner

    Asia Access Partners
    2025.11-Current(7 months)
    AAP a Stockholm and Shanghai based business brand partner, dedicated to successfully launching and scaling overseas Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle brands in China. AAP transforms strategy into operational excellence across the entire value chain, covering brand development, e-commerce, and logistics.
  • Head of Strategic Partnerships

    TEDxStockholm
    2024.12-Current(2 years)
    I am leading the corporate partnership development for one of Stockholm's most prominent public ideas platforms. This is a Volunteer Position outside my 'day job’ as TEDxStockholm is a non-profit organisation.
  • New Business Manager

    Strawberry ( *Nordic Choice Hotels*)
    2024.06-2025.09(a year)
    In my role, I lead the research, evaluation, and implementation of new business areas, partnerships and initiatives within the Strategic Growth department, aiming to expand our product and service offerings, increase market share, enter new markets within the growing Strawberry universe, and uncover new opportunities and revenue streams.
  • Business Design Consultant

    Deloitte Digital
    2022.09-2024.02(a year)
    During my tenure at Deloitte Digital, I worked on high-impact strategic initiatives across the Venture Capital, Construction, and Tech sectors, specialising in Value Proposition Design and stakeholder alignment. We successfully revitalised a global VC platform by identifying new strategic directions and design guidelines to re-engage inactive users and kicked- off the transformation of global construction websites into high-conversion revenue catalysts through intensive client workshops. My work at the intersection of data and human-centric design was awarded with winning the 2023 European Google & Deloitte Hackathon with a prototype that leveraged spending data to foster mental health.
  • Production Manager

    H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
    2021.01-2021.12(a year)
    As a Production manager I am working in close collaboration with the teams producing content for social omni-channels and cross digital media platforms. My responsibility i.e. is to plan and lead the productions, secure resources and deliveries according to brief, ensure extensive contact with internal stakeholders and constantly improve production standards to optimise cost savings and to meet changing demands.
  • Project Manager

    ARKET by H&M
    2018.01-2020.04(2 years)
    I managed the entire project life cycle from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring all milestones were met with strict adherence to budget and quality standards. I’ve regularly led cross-functional teams in cross- departmental collaboration. My responsibilities included subcontractor management to optimise cost savings, the development of project schedules, and a consistent track record of high-standard, on-time delivery.
  • Co-Founder

    Creartvt LLC
    2013.01-2018.01(5 years)
    I developed the initial revenue strategies and client acquisition plans while securing the early-stage funding needed to start the business. My focus was on building and maintaining long-term relationships with key clients and creating a stable, collaborative work environment for the team. I was responsible for the entire hiring process, as well as training and managing the team to support both their professional growth and the company's expansion.
  • Co-Owner

    Aqua Model Management
    2012.03-2012.12(10 months)
    As one of the owners, I was responsible for restructuring the agency to elevate its market profile and improve operational efficiency. My role included direct staff management. I led the agency's business development efforts and build a stronger, more recognisable brand identity.
  • Art Buyer

    Oriflame Cosmetics AB
    2010.06-2012.03(2 years)
    I was responsible for casting talent aligned with specific brand activities and communication goals, while managing high-profile contract negotiations with international talent and agencies. My role involved defining current and future talent needs and building long-term partnerships with third-party organisations, such as model and photography agencies.
  • Agent

    Modelwerk Modelagentur GmbH
    2007.01-2010.04(3 years)
    My role focused on negotiating complex contractual arrangements and establishing strategic career goals and success strategies for talent. By maintaining these high-level relationships worldwide, I ensured a consistent pipeline of top-tier talent that met evolving market demands.

Educational experience

  • Hyper Island Stockholm

    Business Development
    2021.08-2022.12(a year)
    • Brand & Business Design • Leading Projects & Processes with Spotify • User Experience | Case Study with Coop Sverige • Exploring Data • Digital Commerce • Culture Creation & Change Management Activities and Societies: Board member of the Program Steering Committee & Course Representative
  • Brillat-Savarin-Schule

    Hospitality
    2002.02-2005.07(3 years)
    Vocational education in Hospitality Management

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Basic
Swedish
Good
English
Fluent
German
Native

Skills

Sales
Systems: Microsoft Office, Miro, Jira, Keynote
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Account Management
Client Relations
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