Interpreting Business Development Manager (JC2)

LiveWords B.V.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acolad’s Interpreting Solutions unit is hiring a Business Development Manager to drive growth across international markets. You will identify new clients, develop strategies, and expand revenue within existing accounts, engaging with decision-makers to close deals and build lasting partnerships.

Join a fast-paced, global environment and help organizations communicate across cultures through language solutions, leveraging your sales and relationship-building expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven sales, business development, or account management background.
• Strong English and customer language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across international markets.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand revenue within existing accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure.
• Create strategic account plans for assigned customers and monitor progress.
• Assess opportunities, risks and financial viability of potential deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation and client success.
• Represent Interpreting Solutions at industry events and client meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

MS Office

Job description

Interpreting Business Development Manager (JC2)

Job Location:

• Amstelveen, NLD, 1181 KK
• Augsburg, DEU, 86165
• Barcelona, ESP, 08010
• Berlin, DEU, 10559
• Bertrange, LUX, L-2310
• Bologna, ITA, 40126
• Boulogne, FRA, 92100
• Bruxelles, BEL, 1000
• Bucharest, ROU, RO-061213
• Dublin, IRL, D18
• Grand-Lancy, CHE, 1212
• Helsinki, FIN, FI-00510
• Hudson, USA, WI 54016
• Kraków, POL, 30-415
• Leinfelden, DEU, 70771
• Lisbon, PRT, 1495-173
• Madrid, ESP, 28007
• Milan, ITA, 20124
• Montreal, CAN, H2W 2M5
• Riga, LVA, LV-1013
• Rimini, ITA, 3 47924
• Sibiu, ROU, 550137
• Singapore, SGP, 79903
• Stockholm, SWE, 111 20
• Vitoria-Gasteiz, ESP, E-01003

Contract type: Permanent

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting‑edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed. Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.

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Join Us in Breaking Language Barriers Worldwide

Are you passionate about building relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and helping organizations communicate without limits? At Interpreting Solutions, we're looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate our growth by winning new clients and expanding strategic partnerships across international markets.

In this role, you'll play a key part in connecting businesses, institutions, and communities through innovative language and interpreting solutions, helping them communicate effectively across cultures and languages.

What You'll Do

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities while maximizing growth within a portfolio of existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying and engaging prospective clients across target industries.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand revenue within existing customer accounts.
• Research market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities to strengthen our competitive positioning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision‑makers and key stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and recommend tailored interpreting and language solutions that deliver value.
• Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned customers.
• Assess commercial opportunities, risks, and financial viability of potential deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless implementation and long‑term customer success.
• Represent Interpreting Solutions at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in sales, business development, account management, or a similar commercial role.
• Proven ability to generate leads, win new business, and grow customer relationships.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, networking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a good understanding of market trends and business opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Strong English skills and fluency in the relevant customer language(s).
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and eager to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.