BERLIN -Based but 100% remote Business development role for a fluent GERMAN speaker who is based anywhere at all in GERMANY ( Berlin is ideal) This is one of the most successful tech investment companies in the world and they are expanding rapidly. The company is so well respected in its sphere that it really ” sells itself” thereby making your role easier when you speak to senior executives and business owners. This is a consultative and gentle sales role and will NOT suit anyone who is looking for a fast sales cycle as you will be working within Mergers and Acquisitions and alongside entrepreneurs and business leaders. There will be full training given and a mentor/coaching programme for the successful applicant
Title : German Business Development
Team Europe
Sector: Technology and Finance (M&A)
Location: anywhere in Germany ( Berlin ideally)
Language: Fluent German & English.
Salary : Eu45,000 + OTE ( another approx. Eu40k which will bring earnings in year one to about Eu85k)
The company
This is one of the most successful tech investment companies in the world and they are expanding rapidly as the world digitizes faster than ever. The company is a true meritocracy, and you will have real career opportunities (and associated earnings potential) here. The company is so well respected in its sphere that it really ” sells itself” thereby making your role easier when you speak to senior executives and business owners. This is a consultative and gentle sales role and will NOT suit anyone who is looking for a fast sales cycle as you will be working within Mergers and Acquisitions and alongside entrepreneurs and business leaders. There will be full training given and a mentor/coaching programme for the successful applicant
ROLE:
You will manage a complex but exciting structured business development process and will be given the training for this role. Your job is to generate new opportunities with M&A for the company across northern Europe and to liaise with entrepreneurs and business owners who are potentially looking for additional funding to grow their businesses. You will be providing advice and guidance
Reporting to the Head of Mergers & Acquisition you will :

• Conduct industry and competitive research to identify software businesses that meet very clear investment criteria
• Engage with business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, shareholders, and senior executives
• Explain the potential acquisition opportunity
• Guide owners through the company sales process.
• Courtesy calling: Develop and grow a deal pipeline through outbound sales efforts
• There will be some travel in this role (eventually) and you will need to attend trade shows, broker road shows etc
• Develop a deal funnel,
• Use of Salesforce database.
• You will working to agreed targets of only 15-20 appointments per quarter ( NDA’s signed)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of Sales or Business development experience (including cold calling) .
• Degree educated

• Fluent English & German
• An interest in finance and banking
• Happy to work remotely ( Berlin ideally)

Please send a cv in English in PDF or MS WORD version please