Leyton is an international consulting firm specialising in improving companies' financial performance through tax incentives, innovation funding, and strategic financial optimisation solutions.
In Portugal, Leyton has experienced significant growth, supporting businesses of all sizes in identifying financial opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
As part of our continued international expansion, we are looking for an International Business Developer (German Speaking) to join our team in Porto, focusing on the development of new business opportunities for our International Tax and VAT Compliance services.
The role will focus on active outbound prospecting, direct engagement with potential clients and the generation of qualified business meetings with key decision-makers across German-speaking markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Active Prospecting and Lead Generation: Conduct structured outbound prospecting activities, with a strong emphasis on direct telephone outreach (cold calling), identifying potential clients and generating new business opportunities.
- Meeting Qualification and Appointment Setting: Engage with prospective clients, identify their business needs and schedule qualified meetings with senior decision-makers, including CEOs, CFOs and Finance Directors, for the senior sales team.
- International Business Development: Identify and explore opportunities across German-speaking markets, promoting Leyton's International Tax and VAT Compliance services to companies engaged in international business activities.
- Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate prospect and activity records in the CRM, follow up on commercial opportunities and work closely with the senior sales team to achieve lead generation and meeting-setting targets.
Candidate Profile
- Education: Secondary education or higher, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Marketing or related fields.
- Experience: Previous experience in outbound B2B prospecting, telesales, lead generation or appointment setting. Experience in outbound call centres or international sales environments will be considered an advantage.
- Hard Skills: Strong telephone prospecting and lead qualification skills, familiarity with CRM tools and an interest in international trade, taxation and cross-border business operations.
- Soft Skills: Proactive, resilient and results-driven profile, with excellent communication skills, confidence in telephone-based prospecting and the ability to engage effectively with senior business decision-makers.
- Languages: Fluent German and English (mandatory).
What We Offer
- Attractive remuneration package, combining a fixed salary with a performance-based variable component;
- Continuous training in Leyton's international consulting services and consultative sales techniques;
- Integration into a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team;
- International working environment, with access to specialised expertise and professional development opportunities;
- Opportunity to join a growing international business and develop a long-term career within Leyton.
Looking for a new professional challenge in a growing international company?
Join Leyton and play an active role in developing new business opportunities across international markets.