German speaking Account Development Representative

Tate; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate in the United Kingdom is seeking a German-speaking Account Development Representative to drive new business from Southampton in a hybrid role (office 4 days, home 1 day). You will develop opportunities, nurture relationships and contribute to revenue growth across your territory.

Key activities include outbound prospecting, following up on leads and quotes, maintaining CRM records, collaborating with internal teams, and hitting sales targets while providing excellent customer service and

Qualifications

• German and English language proficiency required.
• Degree or 3+ years in sales/business development/account management.
• Experience in high-volume outbound sales or telesales preferred.
• Strong sales metrics understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Outbound prospecting to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers to maximise growth.
• Follow up on leads, quotations and enquiries to convert opportunities into revenue.
• Aim to meet and exceed sales targets and activity metrics.
• Maintain accurate customer records in CRM and track sales activity.
• Coordinate with internal teams on large opportunities, quotes and projects.
• Monitor account performance and identify growth and cross-selling opportunities.
• Provide excellent customer service and timely enquiries responses.
• Contribute to sales forecasting, budgeting and territory planning.

Skills

German language

English language

Sales metrics

Education

Degree or 3+ years in sales/BD/AM

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

German speaking Account Development Representative - Southampton

£28,000 plus uncapped bonus and excellent benefits. Hybrid role working from the office 4 days a week and 1 day from home.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious German speaking Account Development Representative to join a fast‑paced, growing global organisation. In this role, you will develop new business opportunities, nurture existing customer relationships, and drive revenue growth across a defined territory or customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, engage and develop new business opportunities through outbound sales activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to maximise account growth and retention.
• Follow up on leads, quotations and enquiries to convert opportunities into revenue.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, call activity metrics and other key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to coordinate large opportunities, quotations and customer projects.
• Monitor account performance and identify areas for growth and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Provide exceptional customer service and timely responses to enquiries.
• Contribute to sales forecasting, budgeting and territory planning activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Languages – German and English essential.
• Degree educated preferred, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a sales, business development or account management environment.
• Previous experience in a high‑volume outbound sales, telesales or customer contact centre setting is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand sales metrics and performance data.
• Highly motivated, resilient and target‑driven with a proven ability to achieve results.
• Strong relationship‑building and customer engagement abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident using CRM systems and sales tools.

Equal Opportunity

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.