German Speaking Business Developer

Ignite; l'Hospitalet de Llobregat; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary €30,000

OTE €5,175 uncapped

Relocation package

Health insurance

Referral program

Training & development

Career progression

Prime workspace Barcelona 22@

Job summary

Ignite in Barcelona is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Representative and Sales Executive to drive growth in the German-speaking markets for AI solutions. You will identify leads, build relationships with executives, and close new business in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

This on-site role at Barcelona's 22@ Tech Hub offers a base salary of €30,000 with a €5,175 uncapped OTE, a relocation package, private health insurance, and a structured path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Fluent German (C1) and professional English (B2) required.
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable B2B sales experience.
• Practical daily proficiency with CRM architectures, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement and qualification through structured outreach
• Conduct needs assessments and map client requirements for AI advertising tech
• Navigate prospects through early pipeline stages and address objections
• Maintain high activity to meet quarterly targets and KPIs
• Document all sales activity in Salesforce for data accuracy
• Collaborate with onboarding, account management and CSM for smooth handover

Skills

German language proficiency (C1)

Business English (B2)

B2B sales experience

CRM familiarity (Salesforce)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Barcelona, Spain (22@ Tech Hub)

Language Requirements: Fluent German (C1) and Business English (B2)

Job Title: German-Speaking Business Development Representative & Sales Executive (AI Solutions)

Target Industry: Artificial Intelligence & AdTech Solutions

Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 year of B2B sales experience

Application Deadline: Book assessment slot ahead of August 3rd orientation intake

Position Summary

Our organization is currently seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented Business Development Representative and Sales Executive to join our expanding department in Barcelona. Operating in this role, you will represent a globally recognized pioneer in artificial intelligence solutions, taking direct responsibility for expanding market penetration across German-speaking territories.

Your overarching mandate is to spur revenue acquisition by pinpointing commercial leads, building relationships with key organizational leaders, and closing new business arrangements. We require an aggressive, proactive sales professional who pairs a passion for complex technologies with a client-centric consultative methodology. The successful applicant will demonstrate a solid foundation in digital marketing principles and thrive within a fast-moving, performance-oriented environment where value-based selling drives success.

Workplace & Model: On-site corporate facility in Barcelona's famous 22@ tech hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engagement & Qualification: Connect with corporate prospects through structured outreach tactics, incorporating tailored email communications, professional networking platforms, and direct communications to establish high-value connections.

• Consultative Value Proposition: Conduct comprehensive needs assessments with prospective clients to map their business requirements, demonstrating how our custom AI advertising technologies deliver direct solutions to their pain points.

• Deal Conversion: Navigate potential clients through initial pipeline evaluation phases, quantifying the clear yield on investment provided by our AI suite while addressing objections to win contracts.

• Target & KPI Achievement: Maintain high activity volume to dependably achieve and exceed set quarterly financial targets, conversion benchmarks, and output metrics.

• CRM Integrity & Tracking: Rigorously document and update all sales correspondence, account touchpoints, and opportunity phases within Salesforce to ensure absolute data precision and operational transparency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal onboarding specialists, account managers, and customer success representatives to guarantee a seamless handover process for new clients, while identifying potential account upsell opportunities.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Language Proficiency: Native or fluent German (C1 level minimum) alongside strong professional English (B2 level minimum).

• Professional Sales Experience: Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience within B2B commercial sales, business development operations, or outbound B2B account origination.

• Technical Proficiency: Practical daily proficiency with CRM architectures—specifically Salesforce or similar systems—supported by reliable database upkeep capabilities.

• Commercial Mindset: Self-driven, persistent attitude with a strong affinity for metric-driven operations and the drive to convert hesitant prospects.

Preferred Advantages:

• Prior practical exposure to formal consultative sales frameworks and experience negotiating with senior executives or C‑suite decision-makers.

• Demonstrated success overseeing or onboarding high-value corporate accounts.

• Basic background knowledge or a strong interest in ad tech platforms, programmatic ecosystems, or artificial intelligence tools.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Guaranteed Base Income: €30,000 gross per annum.

• Performance-Driven Incentives: €5,175 gross per annum uncapped variable bonus (OTE), allowing direct alignment between sales output and total earnings.

• Comprehensive Relocation Program: Sponsored flight ticket straight to Barcelona, alongside 30 days of complimentary studio apartment housing to assist with initial settling.

• Health & Wellness: Premium private health insurance policy fully provided starting from day one of employment.

• Lucrative Referral Program: Internal referral rewards of up to €2,000 for each candidate successfully hired through your network.

• Structured Professional Development: Access to ongoing practical training modules, advanced sales methodologies, and certified professional courses.

• Career Progression & Coaching: Structured, clear roadmaps for internal career growth, supported by dedicated on-site corporate coaches and a collaborative team environment.

• Prime Workspace Location: Operate out of a top-tier corporate facility in Barcelona's 22@ tech hub alongside tech multinationals and high-growth startups.