Business Development Director for Interpreting

Jobgether; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working (fully remote—Europe)

Permanent, full-time employment

International exposure across Europe

Career development in interpreting and

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks a Business Development Director for Interpreting in Germany to drive revenue by acquiring new clients and expanding relationships with strategic accounts across Europe.

You will sell end-to-end interpreting solutions for large-scale events and international meetings, shaping market positioning and negotiating complex agreements with key decision-makers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven BD experience in a relevant service or industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing or equivalent.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent sales planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive BD for end-to-end interpreting solutions, especially for large events, conferences, and business meetings.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across target industries and customer segments.
• Acquire new clients while expanding revenue and relationships within existing accounts.
• Research market trends and customer needs to identify growth areas.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close deals, coordinating with internal teams.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Relationship building

Client management

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Economics / Finance / Marketing

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Director for Interpreting based in Germany.

Join an international leader in language and localization services, helping organizations expand their global reach through innovative interpreting solutions.
As a Business Development Director, you will drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and expanding relationships with existing strategic accounts.
You will focus on selling end-to-end interpreting solutions for large-scale events, meetings, and international business environments.
Working across European markets, you will identify new opportunities, develop commercial strategies, and build strong relationships with key decision-makers.
You will play a central role in shaping market positioning, negotiating complex agreements, and converting prospects into long-term customers.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to business expansion within a global organization supported by extensive linguistic expertise and international operations.
The ideal candidate combines commercial drive, industry knowledge, and strong relationship-building skills to deliver sustainable business growth.

Accountabilities

As a key contributor to commercial development, you will identify new revenue opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and position interpreting solutions across targeted European markets. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Drive business development for end-to-end interpreting solutions, particularly for large events, conferences, and business meetings.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across target industries and customer segments.
• Acquire new clients while identifying opportunities to increase revenue and expand relationships within existing accounts.
• Research market trends, industry developments, competitor activities, and emerging customer needs to identify potential growth areas.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities by analyzing market strategies, customer requirements, deal structures, and financial considerations.
• Develop tailored sales and negotiation strategies aligned with customer objectives and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
• Present relevant solutions and demonstrate their value based on customer requirements and business needs.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close new business deals, coordinating contractual requirements with internal teams.
• Strengthen market positioning by developing strategic partnerships and establishing valuable business relationships.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced business development professional with a strong understanding of commercial sales, customer relationship management, and interpreting or language services. You should bring:

• At least 3–5 years of proven experience in a relevant service, solution, or industry.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or an equivalent field.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to reach effective and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Excellent sales planning and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize commercial activities.
• Proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain productive professional relationships.
• Strong customer-oriented mindset and the ability to understand client requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Experience managing commercial activities and customer coverage across assigned markets.
• Good understanding of market trends, competitive dynamics, and business development opportunities.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and commercial decision‑making skills.

Benefits

• Remote working: Fully remote position based in Europe.
• Permanent employment: Opportunity to join on a permanent, full-time basis.
• International exposure: Work across European markets within a globally established language and localization services environment.
• Career development: Contribute to business expansion and develop expertise in interpreting solutions and international business development.
• Global network: Collaborate within an international organization supported by more than 1,600 employees and a network of over 10,000 linguists worldwide.