German Speaking Business Development Manager

General Description

Job Title: German Speaking Business Development Manager

Location: Worthing

Salary: £35,000 £40,000 basic + uncapped commission

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00am 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am 3:30pm

Travel: Occasional travel to Germany

German Speaking Business Development Manager

An established and successful organisation is looking to appoint a German Speaking Business Development Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of existing German-speaking accounts while generating new business opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing long-term customer relationships alongside new business growth.

The role is predominantly office-based in Worthing, with regular opportunities to visit customers in Germany where this adds value to sales, retention and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing German-speaking customer accounts
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through targeted prospecting
• Generate new revenue through cross-selling, upselling and inbound lead follow-up
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
• Protect and grow existing revenue streams through effective account management
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand customer needs
• Manage your sales territory effectively, prioritising time and activity
• Achieve and exceed sales targets in a performance-driven environment

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven track record in sales and business development
• Fluent German (spoken and written)
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
• Excellent prospecting and cross-selling ability
• Strong time management and multi-tasking capability
• Commercially minded with a proactive and driven approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Generous uncapped commission structure
• Commission accelerators for high performers
• Bonuses linked to account retention
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• Full training and structured onboarding
• Strong sales and marketing support
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Modern office environment with free parking

Please apply and take the next step forward in your career! I look forward to receiving your CV