Business Development jobs in Germany

Lightspeed is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best : building the businesses they love.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be part of a team that is transforming the way restaurants operate. Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new restaurateurs in your local area. By understanding their unique needsyou will develop a customised solution that helps their business thrive. We need your passion and sales expertise to help us build the Lightspeed brand in your area.

Note that this role is based in Hamburg, Germany

• Generate lists of prospective restaurants and manage the entire sales cycle from initial outbound call / walk in to close (experience with self-sourcing clients is a huge plus)
• Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospect’s needs
• Partner with teams across the business to ensure that expectations set during the sales process are met in delivery
• Leverage Salesforce (our CRM) to manage all sales activities
• Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Lightspeed in the market

• Self-motivated, creative, and flexible
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment
• Strong communication, organisational and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making level
• Since this is a business development position, you will be out and about on a daily basis in your territory
• General technical proficiency with software
• Excellent communication and dwritten skills in German
• Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in a sourcing or closing customers, restaurant operations, or a relatable field and industry is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that's continuously expanding.
• Uncapped commission
• Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about sales & marketing as you are
• An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact;
• Fun activities with your teammates & social events throughout the year including the legendary sales summit party in Canada

and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry :

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Health & Wellness Credit- expense up to 400 EUR per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health
• Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App- whether it is meditation, coaching or counseling you need - each employee gets access to this platform
• LinkedIn Learning : At Lightspeed we believe in having a growth mindset, we provide free access to LinkedIn learning along with your career GPS to help you learn & grow