Business Development Executive Director

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 21.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Zusammenfassung

Kennedy Pearce Consulting in Düsseldorf is seeking a seasoned business development professional to target the German and European markets, generating new opportunities for private credit, direct lending, and portfolio management mandates.

The role requires fluency in German and English, deep industry connections, and the ability to onboard clients and support marketing initiatives across locations.

Qualifikationen

• New Business Generation - Experienced in Sales/Business development across the German and European markets.
• Very good understanding about the potential client's business to tailor presentations and client offers.
• Negotiating skills in client meetings.
• Very good presentation skills.
• Knowledge of international legal systems/documentation, economics and accounting standards.
• Team player across Portfolio Management; able to work independently and across locations.

Aufgaben

• Establish new client relationships for the firm and maintain existing ones.
• Develop business opportunities and market these to clients and groups.
• Interact with marketing and provide guidance onPortfolio Management initiatives.
• Support new business infrastructure set-up.
• Support onboarding and client communication follow-ups.
• Coordinate with business unit heads to align products and marketing priorities.
• Assist with signing of contractual agreements.

Kenntnisse

New Business Generation

German market experience

European market knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Posted 04 September 2026 Salary Up to €1 per annum + Hybrid + Excellent Benefits Location Düsseldorf Job type Permanent Discipline Banking Operations Reference PB0409_1788543259

Location

Germany, Dusseldorf - Hybrid working

Languages

Fluent in both German and English is essential

Essential Background

Proven Business Development and Sales experience, well connected in a number of the following areas; direct lending, private credit, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers

Role Purpose

Target the German and European market generating new business opportunities for the firm with a particular focus on Portfolio Management mandates - Private credit, direct lending, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish new client relationships for the firm and maintain existing client relationships


• Develop business opportunities and market these opportunities to clients/client groups


• Interact with group marketing team and provide guidance on Portfolio Management specific initiatives and services


• Support new business infrastructure set-up


• Support group units with New Business generation and onboarding


• Identify business opportunities, prepare marketing materials & decks and manage client communication & follow ups


• Establish a regular communication process with the business unit heads to understand on which products and strategies they are working and how best to support marketing efforts and priorities.


• Provide aid with the organising and coordinating of the signing of contractual agreements

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• New Business Generation - Experienced in Sales/Business development across the German and European markets with extensive connections in a number of the following areas; direct lending, private credit, insurance companies, institutional Investors, Pension Funds, FI's, Banks and Asset Managers


• Very good understanding about the potential client's business in order to prepare on the spot presentations/marketing material and client offers


• Negotiating skills in client meetings


• Very good presentation skills


• Good knowledge of international legal systems/documentation, economics and accounting standards


• Team player within Portfolio Management; flexible; ability to work independently and across locations; well organised; able to prioritise and meet deadlines; ability to work proactively in a team, help colleagues, provide direction


• Keep up to date knowledge, skills and markets


• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment

Up to €1 per annum + Hybrid + Excellent Benefits

Up to £35000 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid working, pension

Follow us on social media for updates on our latest opportunities, market trends and what it's like to work with us.