Business Development Executive – German Speaking

C4 Logistics Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission scheme

Monthly performance bonus

30 days holidays including bank/public

Job summary

C4 Logistics Limited is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Executive to source new business in the German market. The role covers the full sales cycle, including lead qualification, product demos, and sale closure, all conducted by phone/online.

Ideal candidates have outbound sales experience and are confident on the phone, with a track record of securing new clients. The position offers remote or hybrid work with headquarters in Coventry and standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• German fluency in speaking and writing.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent telephone communication.
• Willingness to hunt for new business.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to connect with prospects (cold, warm, hot).
• Acquire new business and upsell to existing customers; chase referrals.
• Keep accurate customer information in the company CRM.
• Conduct service calls to existing customers to upsell or gain referrals.
• Role can be fully remote or hybrid/in-person at Coventry headquarters.

Skills

German fluency

Outbound sales

Phone communication

CRM familiarity

Self-motivated

Lead qualification

Tools

CRM

Job description

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Business Development Executive – German Speaking

C4 Logistics are an supportive and dynamic company, specialising in time critical transports and customs brokerage across the UK, Europe and worldwide. Due to recent expansion of our product range, we are looking for a new German Speaking Business Development Executive to focus on sourcing new business within the German market.

This is full sales cycle role, encompassing lead qualification, product demonstration and sale closure. All of your lead qualification, product demos and sales will be done over the phone/online so it is essential that you are both comfortable and confident on the telephone.

Our ideal candidate will be someone with previous outbound sales experience who is willing to hunt for and secure new clients.

Key Duties

• Making outbound calls (from cold, warm and hot leads) to connect with our prospects
• Acquiring new business customers as well as up-selling to existing customers and chasing referrals
• Keeping and maintaining accurate customer information using the company’s CRM
• Conducting service calls to existing customers in order to up-sell/ gain referrals
• Fluency in both spoken and written German is essential for this role
• This role can be fully remote or hybrid/in-person at our headquarters in Coventry
• Hours of work: Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm

Our Required Skills and Experience

• Fluent in both spoken and written German
• Professional & confident on the phone
• At least 2+ years’ experience in an similar role
• A high level of self-motivation

What C4 Will Offer To You

• Uncapped commission scheme based on acquisition of new business
• Additional monthly performance bonus
• 30 days holidays inclusive of bank and public holidays plus the option to purchase additional days.