Head of Business Development – Germany (m/w/d)

French Selection (FS); Düsseldorf; Hybride; EUR 110 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Flexible remote work options

Attractive benefits package

Résumé du poste

A leading international recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Business Development to drive growth in Germany's retail and banking sectors. Candidates should have a strong background in business development, fluency in German and English, and the ability to manage complex deals. The role offers a competitive salary of €110,000–€130,000 gross with bonuses and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales leadership in retail technology or banking.
• Strong understanding of the German retail and banking market.
• Excellent communication skills to influence C-suite stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Drive commercial strategy and business growth in Germany.
• Identify opportunities and develop strategic partnerships.
• Lead and mentor a small sales team to ensure high performance.

Connaissances

Business development

Sales leadership

Retail technology expertise

Negotiation skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Description du poste

Head of Business Development – Germany (m/w/d)

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Location: Germany, hybrid (ideally Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or Munich regions)

Salary: €110 000–€130 000 gross salary per annum plus bonus/commission, company car

French Selection (FS) – International Recruitment

French Selection (FS), a leading UK-based international recruitment consultancy, is searching for a Head of Business Development (m/w/d) for a global provider of financial management technology and automation solutions. This company is a trusted partner for major retailers and banks across Europe, recognized for its innovation, client focus, and agile working culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy and business growth in Germany, targeting retail and banking sectors.
• Identify opportunities, expand key accounts, and develop strategic partnerships.
• Build and manage relationships with C-level stakeholders, major enterprise clients, and decision-makers.
• Acquire new business in targeted segments, including retail chains, petrol stations, and CIT/channel partners (CIT means companies that securely transport and handle cash for businesses and banks).
• Lead and mentor a small sales team, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Oversee complex sales cycles involving hardware, software, and managed services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and achieve customer sucess.
• Monitor KPIs, pipeline, market trends, and competitor actions; provide structured reports.
• Enhance market credibility and support adoption of front- and back-office automation solutions.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in business development or sales leadership in retail technology, automation, payment solutions, banking tech, or B2B environments.
• Strong understanding of the German retail and/or banking market, with expertise in managing enterprise or channel relationships.
• Demonstrated success in complex deal negotiations, influencing C-suite stakeholders, and achieving measurable results.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and well-organized, able to work independently and drive initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, respected at senior and operational levels.
• Fluent in German and English; other languages beneficial.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Germany; preferred location: Munich, Düsseldorf, or Frankfurt.
• Base salary €110 000–€130 000 gross per annum plus 30% performance bonus.
• Company car, mobile phone, flexible remote work options.
• Attractive benefits package reflecting market standards for senior business development roles in Germany.

How to Apply (preferred method)

To apply, please visit the French Selection website, search job reference 759DA on the vacancies page, and submit your application in English or German.

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Management

Industries: Financial Services, Retail, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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