Position: Business Development Officer (m/f/d) - German & Turkish
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Hybrid: 4 days on-site / 1 day remote)
Contract & Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: €50,000 fixed base salary + incentive bonus + corporate benefits
Overview
A global leader in cross-border e-commerce regulatory compliance is recruiting a bilingual Business Development Officer. Working within an agile, four-person business development unit, you will manage major client relationships, lead complex contract negotiations with executive decision-makers, expand regional market share, and mentor junior colleagues.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Management: Manage key client portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives.
- Deal Execution: Independently structure, negotiate, and finalize profitable commercial agreements.
- Service Delivery: Oversee the seamless execution of customized compliance solutions aligned with client goals.
- Analytics & Forecasting: Track key account metrics, maintain precise revenue projections, and report performance to leadership.
- Territory Expansion: Collaborate with sales teams to identify and capture new market opportunities across assigned regions.
- Team Leadership: Provide coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to junior business development team members.
- Industry Alignment: Monitor global e-commerce regulatory changes while cultivating strong partner and vendor networks.
Qualifications & Profile
- Professional Experience: 3+ years of proven background in key account management, B2B deal closing, and business development.
- Language Capabilities: Fluent or native proficiency (C2 level) in both German and Turkish, combined with C1-level professional English.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Core Competencies: Highly organized, confident in high-stakes settings, and skilled at managing complex stakeholder priorities.
- Presence & Mobility: Based in or willing to relocate to the Frankfurt region, with availability for 4 days on-site weekly and periodic travel for industry functions.
- Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience in e-commerce or regulatory compliance environments; knowledge of additional foreign languages.
Compensation & Perks
- Financial Package: Fixed base pay of €50,000 supplemented by performance-linked bonuses and corporate benefits.
- Time Off & Flexibility: 24 days of paid annual leave, flexible working hours, and weekly remote work options.
- Professional Development: Direct exposure to executive leadership, flat team structures, clear career pathways, and continuous coaching.
- International Scope: Cross-border operational focus directly driving regional business expansion.