Head of Business Development (all genders)

domeba GmbH; Chemnitz; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

JobBike

Company pension scheme

Fuel voucher

Deutschlandticket

Job summary

A dynamic software company based in Chemnitz is looking for a Head of Business Development to lead their growth initiatives. You will focus on international expansion and the development of new markets while building a high-performance team. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in business development within the SaaS sector. Flexible working hours and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of expertise in business development or international project management.
• Strategic background in market or business development.
• Willingness to contribute operationally in the initial phase.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the Business Development department.
• Develop business cases and go-to-market plans.
• Evaluate market requirements and derive strategies.
• Identify opportunities and transform them into growth strategies.
• Build and develop partnerships and teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development expertise

Fluent in German and English

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Your mission

• You will be responsible for the establishment and further development of our Business Development department – with a focus on international expansion, national business development, and the development of new markets.
• Based on in-depth market and competitive analyses, you will develop business cases and go-to-market plans and implement them together with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Pre-Sales.
• You will evaluate market requirements – from regulatory frameworks to cultural specifics – and derive concrete strategies and recommendations for action.
• With a keen eye for trends and market dynamics, you will identify opportunities early on and transform them into sustainable growth strategies.
• You will build new partnerships and further develop existing ones – whether through collaborations, integration, or in close collaboration with our partner management.
• In addition to developing markets, you will also develop new areas of focus and drive their development.
• You will gradually build a high-performance Business Development team, lead it with clarity and motivation, and establish a culture of ownership and growth.
• In close coordination with management, you will ensure that national business development and international expansion mesh seamlessly.

Your profile

• You have leadership experience and at least 5 years of expertise in business development, international project management, or a comparable role – ideally in the SaaS or software environment.
• Your strategic background in market or business development enables you to thoroughly evaluate potential and translate it into viable business models.
• You are willing to contribute operationally in the initial phase, but always maintain a broader perspective and consistently develop your team toward independence.
• With strong communication skills, negotiation skills, and intercultural competence, you move confidently between management, partners, and customers.
• You combine analytical thinking with pragmatism and find creative solutions to complex challenges.
• You are fluent in German and English (at least C1 level); additional foreign languages are an advantage.

Why us?

• We grow together: As our software solution expands, so does our team – you will find a secure and stable job with us.
• Flexible working hours and flexitime with the option of working from home – a given at domeba!
• We are committed to your further development: Your job at domeba is varied and offers numerous opportunities to develop yourself further.
• You’re not a lone wolf – we all pull together, both within the department and across different teams!
• We won't throw you in at the deep end - you will be trained in a detailed onboarding process!
• JobBike, a fuel voucher, company pension scheme, Deutschlandticket – our benefits have something for everyone!

Want to know how we work?

If you want to get a first glimpse into our team, please visit our Website,Instagram andLinkedIn!

About us

Whether you are a source code guru, project management professional, creative mind or sales talent - we all pull together to pursue one big goal: to make the world of work safer, simpler and more sustainable. Our software solution iManSys helps companies from a wide range of industries to protect and support their employees in the best possible way. We are #DenkerKoennerMacher.