Business Development Manager

Hey Recruiting; Salem; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hey Recruiting is seeking a Business Development & Sales Lead Generation Professional to drive outbound B2B growth for luxury packaging on a remote, EU-friendly schedule. You will target luxury brands globally, perform market research, and qualify opportunities for the commercial team.

The role emphasizes a structured, process-driven approach, proficiency in English, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to move opportunities through the funnel.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Business Development, Lead Generation, Outbound Sales, SDR/BDR, or related fields.
• Proven success in prospecting and generating qualified B2B opportunities.
• Experience selling to corporate clients using consultative sales.
• Strong research, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with a process-driven approach.
• Professional English proficiency; availability to work during German business hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and target new luxury brand opportunities through structured outbound prospecting across Beauty, Fashion, Hospitality, Jewelry, and Premium Brands.
• Conduct discovery conversations with Marketing, Procurement, Purchasing, and Brand teams to understand challenges and objectives.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects; track outreach and stages in CRM; move prospects through the funnel.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Skills

B2B outbound sales

Lead generation

Market research

CRM management

English proficiency

German hours compatibility

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn

Job description

Business Development & Sales Lead Generation Professional

Luxury Packaging | Remote | European Time Zone (German Working Hours)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly structured and results-oriented Business Development & Sales Lead Generation Professional to drive outbound business development across our luxury packaging portfolio.

This is a strategic hunting role focused on identifying, engaging, and qualifying new business opportunities within the global luxury market. You'll combine market research, consultative outreach, and relationship building to create a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities for the commercial team.

The ideal candidate has experience in B2B outbound sales, lead generation, or management consulting, understands luxury brands and premium products, and thrives in a systematic, process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Outbound Prospecting

• Identify, research, and target new business opportunities across luxury sectors including Beauty, Fashion, Hospitality, Jewelry, and Premium Consumer Brands.
• Execute structured outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, phone, and other channels.
• Develop targeted account lists and prioritize high-value prospects.

Customer Discovery & Market Insights

• Conduct discovery conversations with Marketing, Procurement, Purchasing, and Brand teams.
• Understand customer challenges, sourcing requirements, and business objectives.
• Gather market intelligence and customer insights to support commercial strategy and improve the sales process.

Sales Pipeline Management

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Track outreach, follow-ups, and opportunity stages using CRM tools.
• Consistently move prospects through the sales funnel from initial outreach to qualified sales opportunities.

Relationship Management

• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers at luxury brands.
• Collaborate closely with internal commercial and operations teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Represent the business with professionalism, credibility, and a consultative approach.

Required Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Business Development, Lead Generation, Outbound Sales, Sales Development (SDR/BDR), Account Development, or Management Consulting.
• Proven success in prospecting and generating qualified B2B sales opportunities.
• Experience selling to corporate clients through consultative sales methodologies.
• Strong research, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with a structured, analytical, and process-driven approach.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Availability to work during German business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within luxury packaging, premium packaging, secondary packaging, gift packaging, merchandising, luxury textiles, bags, or related premium products.
• Existing relationships or experience working with luxury Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Hospitality, or Lifestyle brands.
• Fluency in French is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across Marketing, Procurement, Purchasing, or Brand Management functions.

Why Join Us?

• Work with globally recognized luxury brands.
• Play a strategic role in driving international business growth.
• Join a collaborative, quality-focused commercial team.
• Own the outbound sales process and make a measurable impact on company growth.
• Build long-term relationships within the luxury packaging industry.