German Speaking Business Development Executive

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd in Congleton is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Executive to grow our European markets. You will identify new opportunities, build client relationships and support onboarding of new customers, with occasional travel to trade shows.

The role requires B2B sales or account management experience, fluency in English and German, strong CRM discipline, and excellent communication and organisational skills to foster long-term partnerships with European

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or account management is preferred.
• Fluency in English and German is essential; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across European markets for client meetings and events.
• Ability to maintain accurate CRM records.
• Good organisational skills and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a European client database.
• Identify and engage prospective clients through cold outreach, digital networking, industry trade shows and events.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with European distributors and clients.
• Deliver sales growth in the target markets.
• Prepare tailored presentations to onboard new customers.
• Collaborate with the European Business Development Manager, EU sales team and marketing.
• Maintain CRM records relating to leads, meetings and sales performance.
• Travel across European markets for client meetings and industry events as required.

Skills

B2B sales

CRM

German language

English language

Tools

CRM software

Job description

German Speaking Business Development Executive - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our client to join their team as a German Speaking Business Development Executive to support business growth across European markets. The successful candidate will identify new commercial opportunities, develop prospective client relationships and contribute to developing the target market. As a German Speaking Business Development Executive, you must be prepared to attend some trade shows within Europe throughout the year.

Job Description for the German Speaking Business Development Executive role:

• Developing and growing a European client database.
• Identifying and engaging prospective clients through cold outreach, digital networking, industry trade shows and events
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with European distributors and clients.
• Deliver sales growth in the target markets
• Preparing and delivering tailored presentations to introduce the business, develop client understanding and support the onboarding of new customers.
• Working collaboratively with the European Business Development Manager, EU sales team and marketing department
• Maintaining accurate CRM records relating to leads, meetings and sales performance.
• Travelling across European markets for client meetings and industry events as required.

Candidate Requirements for the German Speaking Business Development Executive role:

• Previous B2B sales or account management experience is preferred
• Fluency in English and German is essential and additional European language skills would be advantageous.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across European markets for client meetings and industry trade events.
• Ability to maintain accurate CRM records.
• Good organisational skills
• A strong work ethic, drive and genuine desire to succeed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident engaging with prospective clients and developing professional relationships.

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, B2B Sales Executive, Sales Development Representative, B2B Account Manager, International Sales Executive, European Sales Executive, Customer Account Manager or International Business Development Executive.

Location: Congleton