German Speaking Business Development Executive

Confidential; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

European travel

Training and career development

Job summary

Safer Hand Solutions is seeking a European Business Development Executive to expand our presence in European markets from Cheshire East in a hybrid setup. The role involves identifying new customers, building strong client relationships, and driving growth across Europe with a focus on outbound sales and strategic partnerships.

You will generate opportunities, nurture distributors and clients, deliver tailored proposals, and maintain clean CRM records while traveling as needed to events and

Qualifications

• Fluent in both German and English.
• Experience in B2B sales or customer-facing roles is advantageous.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound sales and events.
• Develop relationships with distributors and clients across Europe.
• Deliver engaging presentations and tailored commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with the European BD Manager, sales, and marketing.
• Manage sales pipelines and CRM records.
• Attend European trade shows and client meetings.

Skills

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Outbound sales

Travel-ready

Job description

European Business Development Executive

Location: Cheshire East (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Travel: European Travel Required

Ready to take your sales career international? Safer Hand Solutions are supporting a growing and ambitious business in the search for a European Business Development Executive to join their expanding European sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and helping companies grow within international markets. Whether you have previous B2 B sales experience or are looking to take the next step in your commercial career, this role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to travel across Europe.

The Role

As a European Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in expanding the company's presence across European markets by identifying new customers, building strong client relationships, and supporting business growth.

• Generating new business opportunities through outbound sales activity, networking, and industry events.
• Building and developing relationships with distributors and clients across Europe.
• Delivering engaging presentations and tailored commercial proposals.
• Working closely with the European Business Development Manager, sales teams, and marketing colleagues.
• Managing sales pipelines and maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Attending European trade shows, client meetings, and networking events.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent in both German and English (essential).
• Previous experience in B2 B sales, business development, account management, or a customer-facing commercial role would be advantageous.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed.
• Comfortable making outbound approaches and developing new business opportunities.
• Willingness to travel throughout Europe when required.
• Additional European language skills would be beneficial but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Attractive bonus structure.
• Hybrid working available.
• European travel opportunities.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful international business.

Interested? If you speak fluent German, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for an exciting opportunity within international business development, we’d love to hear from you.