Business Development Representative - DACH

commercetools; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Business Development Representative to bridge Marketing and Sales. The candidate will identify new business opportunities and build relationships with clients using excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include qualifying leads, contacting potential clients, and engaging at industry events. Ideal candidates should be fluent in both German and English and possess sales experience. The role is based in London, requiring 5 days a week in the office.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Equity participation program

Family leave plus

Qualifications

• Stay up to date with new products/services and pricing/payment plans.
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Hunger and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns and develop them into sales opportunities.
• Contact potential clients through phone calls and emails.
• Engage with potential clients at industry-leading events.

Skills

Business fluent in German and English

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

AI tools curiosity

Tools

Hubspot

Salesforce

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Your Impact We are looking for a Business Development Representative to act as the liaison between our Marketing and Sales teams. Your role will be to develop new business opportunities by contacting and building relationships with potential customers. You will use your communication skills to establish strong relationships with our future customers. Ultimately, you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth. This role is located in London with 5 days per week in our Holborn office.

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns and develop them into sales opportunities
• Contact potential clients through phone calls and emails
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services
• Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and Account Executives
• Present our company to potential clients
• Engage with potential clients at our regular industry-leading events
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market

Qualifications

• Stay up to date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans
• Business fluent communicator in both German and English
• Sales knowledge and/or experience
• Hunger and drive to succeed
• Excellent communication and negotiation experience
• Ability to deliver engaging presentation
• AI Aptitude: A genuine curiosity for using AI tools to work smarter and more effectively, paired with a drive to learn and put them into practice in your role.

Nice to have

• Proven work experience as a Business Development Representative or Sales Development Representative
• Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques
• Track record of successfully engaging with prospects
• Experience with Marketing Automation and CRM software (e.g. Hubspot and Salesforce)
• Familiarity with MS Excel (evaluating spreadsheets and charts)

Benefits

Real innovation starts with a strong foundation, and at commercetools, that comes from the perfect balance of our product and our people. Behind every leap forward is a collective of builders, explorers, doers, makers, and problem-solvers. The kind of people who not only pioneered a more flexible approach to commerce architecture but also shaped the culture of experimentation that approach unlocked. Together they are the engine of commerce innovation today. At commercetools, we power the next era of commerce for our customers. Whether it's AI-driven solutions that help enterprises make smarter business decisions, bridging digital and physical shopping experiences, or enabling entirely new ways for industries to connect with their customers, we help the world's most ambitious companies experiment, scale, and grow without limits. Here the best idea wins, not the loudest voice. You will have the tools, trust, and space to not only build the future of commerce, but to build your own.

Because work and life are connected, our benefits are too. We've designed them to give you the security, flexibility, and opportunities you need to focus on what matters most. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your dependents, including access to OpenUp for personalised mental health support, Learning and development opportunities including an annual learning budget, access to self-paced learning platforms and language training, personalized coaching, mentorship, and leadership programs. Family Leave Plus gives you additional fully paid weeks of parental leave on top of government-provided leave, so you can spend more time with your new addition. Our equity participation program allows you to share in our success.