French Business Developer

Approach People Recruitment; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic IT company in Hamburg is seeking a Business Development Manager (French Speaker) to expand its presence in French-speaking markets. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience in the IT sector, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce and HubSpot. This role offers significant responsibility, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses. Fluency in French and excellent English is essential, with German language skills being a plus.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

International work environment

Modern office with excellent transport links

Qualifikationen

• Native or fluent in French; excellent English skills; German is a big plus.
• Proven experience in business development/sales in the IT sector.
• Demonstrated success in growing markets or clients in French-speaking regions.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills required.
• Strategic thinker; able to execute plans autonomously.

Aufgaben

• Identify new business opportunities in Francophone regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients at executive levels.
• Develop and execute growth strategies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations in French and English.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with various teams to align offerings with client needs.
• Track and report on sales forecasts and revenue targets.

Kenntnisse

Fluent French

Excellent English skills

German (big plus)

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Sales experience in IT/software

CRM tools proficiency

Strategic thinking

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development Manager (French Speaker) (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg, Germany | IT / Software

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing IT company, is seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Manager (French Speaker) to help expand its presence in French-speaking markets and grow key accounts.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in Francophone regions France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and decision-makers at the executive level
• Develop and execute growth strategies, including market research and competitive analysis
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and pitches in both French and English
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with clients and partners
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, engineering, and customer success teams to align offerings with client needs
• Track and report on KPIs, sales forecasts, pipeline status, and revenue targets

Your Profile

• Native or fluent French; excellent English skills; German is a big plus
• Proven experience in business development / sales in the IT or software sector
• Demonstrated success in opening up or growing markets or clients in French-speaking regions
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
• Strategic thinker; able to develop plans and execute them autonomously
• Proficiency with CRM tools Salesforce, HubSpot) and in tracking/managing KPIs

What’s on Offer

• A challenging role with significant responsibility and autonomy
• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses/incentives
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• An international, agile work environment with room for growth and development
• Modern office in Hamburg with excellent transport links

How to Apply

If you’re excited to drive growth in French-speaking markets and to make an impact,