German Speaking Business Development Associate

Mind-Merit; Saddar; Hybrid; PKR 12,359,000 - 19,774,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed monthly salary

Flexible hybrid / remote working

Direct client work in DACH region

Job summary

Mind-Merit is a digital agency serving clients in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. We seek a German-speaking Business Development Executive to win new B2B business in the DACH region. You’ll handle cold emails, LinkedIn messages, calls, discovery meetings and German language proposals.

You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to signing contracts, with earnings tied to results and targets. This is a hybrid/remote, client-facing role with room to grow into a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Fluent German, written and spoken (C1+).
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.
• 2+ years in B2B sales or business development, preferably at a digital agency, IT services or software company.
• A documented track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, cold email tools and CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho).
• Good understanding of digital services such as websites, e-commerce, SEO and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research and qualify B2B prospects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Write and run outreach campaigns in German on LinkedIn, cold email and phone
• Book and lead discovery meetings with business owners and decision-makers in German
• Understand client needs and coordinate with delivery teams to prepare proposals in German
• Negotiate commercial terms and close deals
• Keep the sales pipeline and activity records up to date in our CRM
• Build long-term client relationships and find upselling and referral opportunities
• Report weekly on pipeline status, activities and revenue forecasts

Skills

Fluent German (C1+)

Excellent English

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Strong communication

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

HubSpot CRM

Pipedrive CRM

Zoho CRM

Job description

Fluent German (C1 or higher) is required for this role.

About Mind-Merit

Mind-Merit is a full-service digital agency serving businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients in German and English.

Our specialist teams deliver:

• Web Design & Development (React, Next.js, WordPress, TYPO3)
• E-Commerce Solutions (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento)
• UI/UX Design
• SEO and AI Search Optimization (AEO / GEO)
• AI & Business Automation
• Branding & Corporate Identity

Every client gets a dedicated point of contact, a reply within 24 hours and work that meets GDPR and WCAG standards.

Role Overview

We are looking for a German-speaking Business Development Executive to win new B2B clients in the DACH region. Most of your daily work will be in German: cold emails, LinkedIn messages, phone calls, discovery meetings and proposals with German, Austrian and Swiss decision-makers.

You will own the full sales cycle, from finding prospects to signing contracts. Your earnings grow with your results.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research and qualify B2B prospects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Write and run outreach campaigns in German on LinkedIn, cold email and phone
• Book and lead discovery meetings with business owners and decision-makers in German
• Understand client needs and work with our delivery teams to prepare proposals in German
• Negotiate commercial terms and close deals
• Keep the sales pipeline and activity records up to date in our CRM
• Build long-term client relationships and find upselling and referral opportunities
• Report weekly on pipeline status, activities and revenue forecasts

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New DACH clients acquired per month
• Revenue generated from new business
• Qualified meetings booked
• Proposal-to-close conversion rate
• Outreach activity and pipeline growth

Required Qualifications

• Fluent German, written and spoken (C1 or higher). You must be able to hold a sales call and write a professional business email in German without help.
• Very good written and spoken English
• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development, preferably at a digital agency, IT services or software company
• A documented track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, cold email tools and CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho)
• Good understanding of digital services such as websites, e-commerce, SEO and digital marketing
• Self-motivated and target-driven, able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to clients in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Understanding of German business culture (formal "Sie" communication, punctuality, detailed proposals)
• An existing network of business owners or decision-makers in the DACH region
• A recognised German certificate (Goethe, telc, TestDaF) or having lived, studied or worked in a German-speaking country
• Familiarity with AI and automation solutions

What We Offer

• Competitive fixed monthly salary
• Flexible hybrid / remote working arrangement
• Direct work with clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• A supportive team of specialists to help you deliver on every deal
• Clear career path to Business Development Manager / Sales Lead as the team grows
• Performance-based bonuses for exceeding targets

Mind-Merit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.