Business Development Manager

X4 Technology; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global financial technology provider seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager to lead growth across the DACH region. This senior role requires expertise in selling core banking solutions, excellent relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders, and fluency in German and English. The successful candidate will drive significant enterprise deals and support the expansion of the company's presence in the European market.

Qualifikationen

• 10–15 years of experience in enterprise software sales focused on banking or financial services.
• Fluent in German and professional proficiency in English.
• Established network within German-speaking financial services markets.

Aufgaben

• Drive new business sales for core banking software solutions within the DACH region.
• Identify, engage, and convert opportunities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and position value-led solutions.

Kenntnisse

Commercial acumen

Deal-closing experience

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title : Business Development Manager – Core Banking Solutions

Location : Frankfurt, Germany

Employment Type : Permanent

Salary : Basic annual salary + bonus

Eligibility : Must have the right to work in Germany (no sponsorship available)

About the Client

We are hiring on behalf of a global financial technology provider that delivers advanced, modular solutions to leading banks and financial institutions across more than 50 countries. With a strong track record in digital transformation and banking innovation, the client is expanding its European presence and seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the DACH region.

The Opportunity

This is a senior-level business development role focused on acquiring new clients for the company’s core banking product suite. The position will cover Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions across Germany, with potential scope to support activity in nearby markets such as Austria and Sweden. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a high-quality pipeline, closing large enterprise deals, and establishing strategic relationships with senior banking stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales for core banking software solutions within the DACH region
• Identify, engage, and convert opportunities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from prospecting to deal closure (typical deal size €2M–€5M)
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and position value-led solutions accordingly
• Build long-term relationships with C-level stakeholders and decision-makers
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline and reporting, collaborating closely with delivery and pre-sales teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10–15 years of experience in enterprise software sales, with a strong focus on banking or financial services
• Proven success in selling core banking or digital banking solutions to financial institutions in Germany
• Strong commercial acumen and deal-closing experience with high-value enterprise contracts
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (CIOs, Heads of Digital, etc.)
• Established network within German-speaking financial services markets
• Fluent in German with professional proficiency in English
• Self-starter with a proactive, results-driven mindset and strong communication skills

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