Business Development Director – Germany (m/w/d)

French Selection UK; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

French Selection UK is seeking a Business Development Director for Germany (m/w/d) to lead growth from a remote-starting position with hybrid travel across Germany. The role focuses on acquiring new business and expanding key accounts within the B2B technology space.

You will drive complex, multi-channel sales cycles, build senior-level relationships, and work with international teams to tailor customer solutions. Fluent German and English are essential, with a willingness to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or commercial leadership within B2B technology or solution-based environments.
• Strong hunter mentality with a track record of opening new markets or territories.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial lead for the German market with a focus on new business development.
• Identify, approach, and convert new customers across B2B segments and partner channels.
• Manage complex, consultative sales cycles involving integrated solutions and services.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Represent the company in the German market and strengthen brand visibility and credibility.
• Support and coordinate a small local team, while remaining hands-on in sales activity.
• Track pipeline, KPIs and market activity with clear reporting.

Skills

Hunter mentality

German language

English language

Stakeholder management

Sales leadership

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Director – Germany (m/w/d)

Remote in Germany

Ref: 759DA

Company Profile

A fast-growing international technology solutions provider offering integrated products and services to enterprise customers across Europe, operating within a lean and entrepreneurial structure.

Responsibilities

Business Development Director – Germany (m/w/d)
Location: Remote in Germany
Hybrid work: Combination of remote work and regular customer visits; office presence as required
Salary: €70,000–€85,000 base plus 20–25% bonus (total 100K € and above) plus company car

Main duties: To develop and drive commercial growth in Germany by winning new business, expanding key accounts, and establishing a strong and sustainable market presence.

The role:

• Act as the primary commercial lead for the German market, with a strong focus on new business development
• Identify, approach, and convert new customers across multiple B2B segments and partner channels
• Manage complex, consultative sales cycles involving integrated solutions and services
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
• Represent the company in the German market and strengthen brand visibility and credibility
• Support and coordinate a small local team, while remaining fully hands-on in sales activity
• Work closely with international internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
• Track pipeline, KPIs and market activity, providing clear and structured reporting

Candidate's Profile

• Proven experience in business development or commercial leadership within B2B technology or solution-based environments
• Strong hunter mentality, with a track record of opening new markets or territories
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and comfortable working in less structured organisations
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and closing complex, high-value deals
• Able to operate independently while contributing to the development of a small team
• Strong knowledge of the German retail and/or banking landscape
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel frequently across Germany