Business Development Manager

Nordicrecruiters; Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working environment

Direct access to founders and eng team

International customer exposure

Ownership and impact

Zusammenfassung

Nordicrecruiters is seeking a Business Development Manager in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany, with a hybrid work model. You will build international B2B relationships, manage the full sales cycle, and translate complex technology into clear customer value.

You will work closely with founders and the engineering team to shape solutions, travel for meetings and trade fairs, and drive a new business area in a fast-growing deep-tech startup.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in B2B hardware, electronics, sensor tech, or business development.
• Experience with OEM customers and complex project-based sales.
• Strong technical understanding; explain complex tech clearly.
• German and English language fluency; hands-on startup mindset.

Aufgaben

• Find and develop new international B2B business opportunities.
• Build relationships with technical and commercial decision-makers.
• Manage full sales journey from first contact to production.
• Translate complex technology into clear customer value.
• Build and grow a strong sales pipeline.
• Prepare customer presentations, quotes, and proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering to tailor solutions.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and meetings.

Kenntnisse

B2B hardware

Technical sales

OEM customers

German language

English language

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development Manager

Location: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

A fast-growing deep-tech startup is looking for a Business Development Manager to help build its international business from the ground up.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the founders and engineering team, develop new customer relationships, and take opportunities from the first conversation all the way to commercial deals.

What You'll Do

• Find and develop new B2B business opportunities internationally.
• Build relationships with technical and commercial decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales journey, from first contact to evaluation, design-in, negotiation, and series production.
• Turn complex technology into clear and compelling customer value.
• Build and grow a strong sales pipeline.
• Prepare customer presentations, quotations, and commercial proposals.
• Work closely with the engineering team to understand customer needs and find the right solutions.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and customer meetings.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in B2B hardware, electronics, sensor technology, technical sales, or business development.
• Experience working with OEM customers and complex, project-based sales.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to explain complex technology in a simple way.
• Experience managing opportunities from early-stage evaluation or prototypes through to production.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and business development skills.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• A hands-on, independent, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.

Experience in sensors, electronics, hardware, or other deep-tech industries is a strong plus.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary with an uncapped performance bonus.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Direct access to founders and the engineering team.
• A high level of ownership and freedom to make an impact.
• International customer exposure and travel opportunities.
• The chance to build a new business area from the ground up in a growing deep-tech startup.