Business Development Associate

Confidential; Köln; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A U.S.-based management consulting firm seeks a Business Development Associate in Germany for a remote role focused on generating qualified appointments with C-level executives. The ideal candidate is fluent in German and English, self-driven, and experienced in high-rejection environments. This role offers a base salary of €100,000 with an uncapped commission structure and promises long-term growth potential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in high-rejection, performance-based environments like inside sales or fundraising.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with senior executives.
• Able to work independently in a remote team.

Aufgaben

• Research target markets and organizations to identify potential clients.
• Engage C-suite decision makers through outreach and lead nurturing.
• Meet performance metrics for outreach and appointment-setting.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Results-oriented

Self-driven

Tools

CRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

A U.S.-based management consulting firm is expanding its European presence and is seeking a Business Development Associate based in Germany. This fully remote role is focused on generating qualified appointments with C-level executives across Europe and plays a key part in the firm's front-end growth strategy.

You’ll work closely with senior Managing Directors to identify opportunities, engage executive-level decision makers, and help drive new business across a range of industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities :

• Research target organizations and markets to identify potential clients
• Engage C-suite decision makers through direct outreach and lead nurturing
• Generate qualified, high-value meetings with senior executives
• Maintain accurate pipeline and activity tracking in CRM
• Meet and exceed performance metrics tied to outreach and appointment-setting

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken)
• Experience in high-rejection, performance-based environments (e.g., inside sales, fundraising, executive search, financial products)
• Comfortable initiating business conversations with senior executives
• Self-driven, organized, and results-oriented with strong communication skills
• Familiarity with CRM tools and remote communication platforms
• Able to work independently within a remote, international team

Compensation & Benefits :

Base Salary : €100,000+ uncapped commission structure

Full-time, remote role with long-term growth potential

• Must reside in Germany and have legal authorization to work
• Remote role with some schedule flexibility to accommodate U.S.–Europe collaboration
• Strongly suited to candidates with experience in consulting services, executive-level sales, or strategic appointment setting
• This is an urgent hire; candidates with shorter notice periods or immediate availability will be prioritized

If you're fluent in German and English, motivated by results, and experienced in engaging senior executives, we’d love to hear from you.