German-Speaking Business Development Specialist

Cross Border Talents; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid work in Barcelona

Relocation assistance including flight

Training and certifications

Coaching and career progression

International and multicultural team

Job summary

Cross Border Talents is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Specialist to join its international Barcelona team. You will help clients discover cloud solutions, identify opportunities, and nurture relationships across the EMEA region.

You will engage with decision-makers, understand needs, and present cloud technology offerings to drive digital transformation and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field preferred.
• German at C2 level is required.
• English at C1 level is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in B2B sales or business development, preferably outbound IT sales.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and cloud solutions.
• Experience using CRM platforms; Salesforce knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Able to work toward targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential business customers through outbound calls and emails.
• Develop new business opportunities and generate qualified leads.
• Connect with business leaders and C-level decision-makers.
• Understand customer needs, business challenges and technical requirements.
• Present relevant cloud technology solutions and communicate their value.
• Manage leads, accounts and sales opportunities through CRM platforms.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and follow up with prospective clients.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize the business development process.

Skills

German (C2)

English (C1)

B2B sales

Outbound sales

CRM platforms

Cloud computing

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Work Model: Hybrid
Languages: German (C2) & English (C1)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Contract

About the Role

Cross Border Talents is looking for a German-speaking Business Development Specialist to join an international team in Barcelona.

In this role, you will help businesses discover innovative cloud technology solutions, identify new business opportunities, and build meaningful relationships with potential clients across the EMEA region.

You will act as a key point of contact for prospective business customers, understanding their needs and presenting solutions that support their digital transformation and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential business customers through outbound calls and emails.
• Develop new business opportunities and generate qualified leads.
• Connect with business leaders and C-level decision-makers.
• Understand customer needs, business challenges, and technical requirements.
• Present relevant cloud technology solutions and communicate their value.
• Manage leads, accounts, and sales opportunities through CRM platforms.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and follow up with prospective clients.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure an effective business development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (a technical or business-related degree is preferred).
• C2-level proficiency in German.
• C1-level proficiency in English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in B2B sales or business development, preferably in outbound sales within the IT industry.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and cloud technology solutions.
• Experience using CRM platforms; Salesforce knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work towards targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented attitude.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement in Barcelona.
• Relocation assistance, including flight support and accommodation (subject to availability).
• Continuous professional training and development.
• Opportunities to obtain industry-related certifications.
• Dedicated coaching and career progression opportunities.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Performance-based incentives and additional employee benefits.

Global Opportunities. Local Impact.