Business Development Executive - German Speaker

Adzuna; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job search engine is seeking a Business Development Executive fluent in German to drive revenue and develop new clients in international markets. The role involves acquiring new clients, maintaining a portfolio, and collaborating with teams to optimize recruitment campaigns. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and a passion for client success. Join a high-energy team and make a real impact in helping companies hire effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and curiosity.
• Comfortable calling prospects.
• Positive attitude towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new clients in international markets.
• Build and maintain client portfolios.
• Research new segments for potential leads.
• Monitor recruitment campaign performance.

Skills

Fluency in English and German

Negotiation skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive - German Speaker

Location: London or Remote

Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (if London-based).

For remote applicants, salary will be adjusted according to location and local market rates.

About us:

Adzuna is an established and profitable job search engine that lists every job, everywhere. Launched in 2011, we help over 10 million visitors a month in 19 markets find better, more fulfilling jobs. Governments and the world’s largest companies trust us for our unique global audience and jobs market intelligence, and we walk the walk on things like Salary Transparency and Gender Pay.

The role:

Adzuna’s success to date has been down to the skills, hard work and determination of the brilliant people we have hired. Right now, we're seeking a Business Development Executive to join our International team and help us take our ambitious global plans to the next level. This role offers an incredible opportunity to work on new business accounts in the international recruitment industry and take our Germanic market to the next level, making a difference by helping companies hire more of the right people with the support of a first‑class team.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of 10, working closely with fellow Account Managers and cross‑functionally with teams including Delivery, Marketing, and Product. While your experience matters, what truly excites us is your energy, curiosity, and commitment to excellence. We’re looking for someone who embraces challenges, brings fresh ideas to the table, and takes pride in making a real impact — both for our clients and for millions of jobseekers around the world.

What’s in it for you?

At Adzuna, we’re on a mission to use the power of technology to help people find better, more fulfilling jobs. As a growing scale‑up with global reach, we’re at a pivotal stage in our journey — expanding rapidly, launching innovative labour market data tools, and unlocking new opportunities in international markets. It’s a truly exciting time to join us.

When you join Adzuna, you’ll be part of a high-energy team that moves fast, acts like owners, and works collaboratively toward a shared goal. This is an exceptional chance to drive your personal and professional growth while making a tangible impact on our business and the lives of millions of jobseekers worldwide.

In this role, you will:

• Play a central role in acquiring and developing new clients in international markets, driving revenue growth and expanding our reach
• Build and maintain a balanced portfolio of clients, combining strategic new business wins with strong account management
• Research and target new segments, identifying high‑potential leads and converting them into long‑term partnerships
• Document sales trends and customer/prospect feedback and report back to management
• Use your analytical skills to monitor recruitment campaign performance and proactively address any challenges
• Actively work closely with our Marketing and Product Teams on SEM, SEO optimizations, PR, Link building and product improvement tasks

We are striving to achieve the next level of success, and we are counting on your expertise in account management and business development to help us reach our ambitious goals. It’s not an easy feat, our vision is to establish a business that fills us all with pride and fosters an environment where you can thrive and be your authentic self, excelling in what you do best.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and German
• A strong work ethic, natural curiosity, and genuine passion for helping clients succeed
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• You should not be afraid to pick up the phone and call a prospect or customer
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, able to analyse and optimise campaigns
• Comfortable working toward time-driven targets with a flexible, positive attitude

It’s a bonus if you have:

• A good understanding of online advertising, ideally with CPC model/pricing
• Experience in the recruitment or HR tech industry
• Additional language skills

Benefits

For benefits information, please view the full job description via our careers page: https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/careers