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Joav Isay

Internship – Business Development

Joav Isay
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025
5 months
Berlin, Germany

Internship – Business Development

Amazon EU S.à r.l.

  • Exceeded growth targets (+20% vs. plan) for Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program across EU sellers
  • Designed scalable seller-feedback process adopted EU-wide to improve onboarding and retention
  • Onboarded and activated 28 new sellers, driving adoption and long-term revenue commitment within 3 months
Apr 2023 - Feb 2025
1 year 11 months
Cologne, Germany

Full time – Senior Business Development Manager

Certif-ID International

  • Led GTM execution in DE, HU & TR, securing enterprise partnerships (e.g., BOSCH, Barmer, TÜV) and opening new revenue streams worth €5M
  • Owned full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, exceeding quarterly pipeline and revenue targets
  • Identify new revenue streams and partnership models to scale the business
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
3 months
Cologne, Germany

Full time – Public Sector Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH

  • Managed cross-functional IT projects with German government stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of digital transformation initiatives
  • Built strong client relationships by preparing executive-level presentations and supporting strategic decision-making
  • Identified risks and developed impact analyses to align public-sector digitization projects with business objectives
Apr 2020 - Apr 2022
2 years 1 month
Cologne, Germany

Working student – Business Development

Startplatz

  • Supported startups in developing business models and go-to-market strategies.
  • Organized networking events and coordinated partnerships within the startup ecosystem.
  • Conducted market and competitor analyses to identify new growth opportunities.
Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year 3 months
Cologne, Germany

Working student – Tax & Audit

KHB Steuerberater & Wirtschaftsprüfer

  • Analyzed complex stock market transactions to uncover irregularities in a tax evasion case.
  • Assisted in preparing and evaluating financial data for tax and legal investigations.
  • Documented findings and prepared reports for partners and regulatory authorities.
Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
2 years 7 months
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Full time – First Sergeant (Hauptfeldwebel)

IDF – Israel Defence Forces

  • Managed and developed a 20-person team, driving performance, accountability, and operational efficiency in a high-stakes environment
  • Coordinated complex projects and resources, ensuring alignment between multiple stakeholders and successful execution under tight deadlines
  • Built leadership, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities directly transferable to business growth and client-facing roles.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (3 years), Aerospace and Defense (2.5 years), Education (2 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Retail (0.5 years).

Professional Services
Aerospace and Defense
Education
Information Technology
Retail

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (4 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), Sales (2 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), and Marketing (2 years).

Strategy
Project Management
Operations
Sales
Business Intelligence
Marketing

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Ai-essentials
  • Vibe Coding
  • Hubspot
  • Asana
  • Google Suite

Languages

German
Native
Hebrew
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Sep 2024 - Jan 2026

WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management

Master of Arts, in Management · Management · Germany

Apr 2018 - Apr 2022

University of Cologne

Bachelor of Science, in Business Administration · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany

Aug 2005 - Jun 2013

Antoniuskolleg Neunkirchen

University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, Germany

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Where is Joav based?

Joav is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Joav speak?

Joav speaks the following languages: German (Native), Hebrew (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Joav have?

Joav has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Joav has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Joav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joav would be well-suited for roles such as: Internship – Business Development, Full time – Senior Business Development Manager, Full time – Public Sector Consultant.

What is Joav's latest experience?

Joav's most recent position is Internship – Business Development at Amazon EU S.à r.l..

What companies has Joav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joav has worked for Amazon EU S.à r.l., Certif-ID International, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH, and Startplatz.

Which industries is Joav most experienced in?

Joav is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, and Education. Joav also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Joav most experienced in?

Joav is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Operations. Joav also has some experience in Sales, Business Intelligence, and Marketing.

Which industries has Joav worked in recently?

Joav has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Joav worked in recently?

Joav has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Sales, and Business Intelligence.

What is Joav's education?

Joav holds a Master in Management from WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Cologne.

What is the availability of Joav?

Joav is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joav?

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