Shaibou Bambara
Business Development | E-Commerce | Marketplace Growth
Gangelt, Germany · +49 1525 4175556 · Shaibou@bambara-consulting.com · linkedin.com/in/shaibou-bambara-8a614b200
Professional Summary
Results-driven Business Development and E-Commerce professional with hands-on experience in B2B sales, marketplace growth, strategic partnerships and digital commerce across the Collectibles, Entertainment and E-Commerce industries.
Managed a business portfolio generating approx. €2–3M in annual revenue and helped build and expand commercial operations in the German market. Currently driving seller acquisition, onboarding and activation at TikTok Shop Germany. Entrepreneurial background in social media, with content generating 50M+ combined views on TikTok and Instagram.
Professional Experience
- Drive seller acquisition and business development across Beauty, Fashion and Collectibles in the German market.
- Identify, qualify and engage prospective sellers through targeted outreach and relationship building.
- Evaluate prospects on commercial potential, assortment, existing e-commerce presence and marketplace readiness.
- Lead seller onboarding, enabling new merchants to become sellable and commercially active on TikTok Shop.
- Grow sellers toward an initial €4,500 GMV milestone before handover to dedicated Account Managers.
- Partner with internal teams to accelerate seller activation and improve onboarding efficiency.
- Managed a dedicated business portfolio generating approx. €2–3M in annual revenue.
- Played a key role in building and expanding CLD's German operations through B2B business development, supplier partnerships and retail distribution.
- Opened and developed the cinema distribution channel, building relationships with cinema operators and expanding CLD's presence in entertainment merchandising.
- Developed and managed commercial relationships with retailers including Manga Mafia, Elbenwald, Euronics, Müller, Expert and REWE.
- Built a strong industry network and relationships with leading international manufacturers, including Bandai.
- Identified new commercial opportunities, negotiated partnerships and managed relationships across both supplier and customer sides.
- Supported brand management and digital content projects for client accounts.
- Coordinated content activities and contributed to brand communication and social media initiatives.
- Co-founded a social media content agency focused on short-form video production and organic brand growth.
- Developed and executed content strategies for regional businesses, generating 50M+ combined views across TikTok and Instagram.
- Contributed to business development, client acquisition, content strategy and project coordination.
- Helped businesses strengthen their digital presence through performance-oriented social media content.
Education
Dual study program combining e-commerce studies with practical business development at CLD Deutschland GmbH.
Core Competencies
Business Development & Sales: B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Prospecting, Lead Qualification, Strategic Partnerships, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Retail Distribution
E-Commerce & Marketplaces: TikTok Shop, Seller Acquisition, Seller Onboarding, Marketplace Activation, GMV Growth, Collectibles, Merchandising, Digital Commerce
Marketing & Growth: Social Media Strategy, Short-Form Video, Organic Growth, Brand Development, Content Strategy
Tools & Technology: Microsoft Excel, CRM Systems, ChatGPT, Claude, Kimi AI, AI-Assisted Research & Productivity
Languages
German – Fluent · English – Professional Working Proficiency
Industry Expertise
Collectibles & Trading Cards · Entertainment Merchandising · Retail & Wholesale · E-Commerce Marketplaces · Fashion · Beauty · Social Commerce