German Speaking Business Development Executive

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

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German Speaking Business Development Executive
Location: Remote (UK based) occasional office visits and client meetings across Europe
Hybrid work: Remote UK (office attendance for initial training and quarterly meetings)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum plus commission (OTE c. £70,000)
Ref: 733NT
To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 733NT
The company:
A well-established international organisation specialising in asset management and business solutions for industrial clients across a wide range of sectors. With a strong global presence and an international network of offices and partners, the company supports businesses in optimising operational efficiency and sustainability through tailored commercial services.
Main duties:
Generate new business opportunities across Europe by prospecting, engaging, and building strong client relationships, with a particular focus on German-speaking markets.
The role:
Identify and engage new prospects across target industries and European markets, particularly within the DACH region
Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and online research
Qualify and respond to inbound enquiries to assess potential business opportunities
Maintain and grow CRM database with accurate contact and company information
Build strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their asset management needs
Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate client meetings and proposal development
Support sales pipeline progression and work closely with business development leadership to advance opportunities
Represent the company at client meetings, industry exhibitions, and global team meetings across Europe
The candidate:
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Experience in B2B service sales or business development across European markets
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
Strong prospecting skills with a proactive hunter mentality
Proficient in using online platforms and research tools for outreach activities
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with international colleagues
Confident, self-motivated, competitive, and target-driven
Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
Additional European language skills such as French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, or Polish would be advantageous
The salary:
£35,000 £38,000 basic depending on experience plus commission (OTE c. £70,000), flexible remote-first working environment, supportive and collaborative international team, opportunities for professional growth.
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. xwzovoh Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.