Sales & Business Development Manager

Netlight; Köln; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Flat hierarchies

Transparent salary model

Mentorship and knowledge sharing

Job summary

Netlight is seeking a Sales & Growth professional to join the Engagement Search team in Cologne. You will own the full customer journey from lead generation to closing deals and driving account growth, while building strong, scalable client relationships and networks.

The role emphasizes engagement with the NRW tech scene, networking with local industry leaders, and a passion for technology, sales, and entrepreneurship. A strong emphasis on communication and relationship building is required.

Qualifications

• Full business-level fluency in written and spoken German & English.
• Passion for Tech, Sales, Communication, Networking, and Entrepreneurship.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships & identify needs.
• Relevant experience through internships, working student jobs, or engagement in student organizations in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, Venture Capital, Startups or similar, ideally in a tech-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals and ensuring client success.
• Manage client relationships and build strong project teams.
• Network with local industry leaders and build a sustainable network of contacts.
• Explore the NRW tech scene and identify potential clients and their needs.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Sales

Networking

Job description

Please read the required qualifications carefully and note that full business-level fluency in German & English is a requirement.

ABOUT US

Netlight is an international digital consulting firm, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation.

Our service contains the collective intelligence of 2000 consultants offering a comprehensive range of digital services, from strategy to technology. We support industries that are facing new challenges and opportunities based on new technology, to make better business.

Netlight has been awarded several times for profitable growth and management, as a top employer, and for our engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto and London. Co-creating the future today, since 1999.

THE ROLE

When working with Sales and Growth you will be a part of the creative and high-performing Engagement Search (ES) Team in Cologne, one of three core processes of Netlight.

Your main responsibility will be around sales, business development, account management & customer success. You'll own the full customer journey - from lead generation, meeting potential prospects and closing deals to ensuring client success and driving account growth.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Exploring the NRW tech scene & the latest industry trends; identifying potential clients and their needs
• Reaching out to potential clients and owning the full sales cycle from first touchpoint to closing
• Managing client relationships & building strong project teams, making sure to build strong, scalable & sustainable client relationships
• Representing Netlight while meeting and networking with local industry leaders, building a strong & sustainable network of relevant industry contacts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full business-level fluency in written and spoken German & English
• Passion for Tech, Sales, Communication, Networking, and Entrepreneurship
• Strong communication skills with a natural talent to build relationships & identify needs
• Some relevant experience through internships, working student jobs, or engagement in student organizations in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, Venture Capital, Startups or similar, ideally in a tech-heavy environment.

WE OFFER

• The unique opportunity to be part of building a local company further
• As part of Netlight you will be supported by one of the most successful IT-Consultancies in the industry
• Personal development is core and realized through a culture of knowledge sharing, feedback and mentorship
• An international working environment
• Unique company structure with flat hierarchies and transparent salary model
• Competitive compensation: Fixed starting salary of €63,000 gross p.a. with strong progression (no commissions) & attractive benefits package

The desired start date is beginning of 2027.

We're looking forward to your application!