Industry:
Automation / Intralogistics / Robotics / Warehouse Technology
Role Purpose
A high-growth automation and intralogistics manufacturer is expanding its European footprint and now seeks a German-speaking Business Development Manager to lead commercial activity across Germany.
You will sell advanced automation solutions including ASRS, Goods-to-Person systems, robotic picking, and warehouse optimisation technologies, supported by a strong marketing engine, technical presales team, and European leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive new business development across Germany, targeting enterprise and mid-market customers in e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, 3PL, and logistics.
- Build a high-quality pipeline in year one: identify, engage, qualify, and progress opportunities through early-stage discovery.
- Position complex automation and intralogistics solutions with senior stakeholders, supported by technical engineers and product specialists.
- Leverage strong inbound marketing activity while proactively opening new accounts and developing strategic relationships.
- Deliver demos and site visits with support from the wider team.
- Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
- Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM discipline, and structured opportunity management.
- Work closely with European leadership to refine strategy and expand scope beyond Germany once traction is established.
Candidate Profile
- Based anywhere in Germany with willingness to travel.
- Strong background in automation, intralogistics, robotics, warehouse technology, or industrial engineering solutions.
- Proven track record in new business development selling complex technical or engineered solutions.
- Ambitious, hungry, and motivated to build a market from the ground up.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a growth environment with high accountability.
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and navigate long, technical sales cycles.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful, and able to create opportunities rather than wait for them.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead and build the German market for a respected automation manufacturer.
- Strong inbound marketing support and high-quality leads.
- Full backing from European leadership, technical presales, and product teams.
- Clear progression pathway as the region scales.