German Speaking Business Developer

Ignite


Job Location:

Frankfurt - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Frankfurt am Main (Hybrid up to 2 home-office days per week)

Contract Type: Full-time

Experience: 25 years of relevant B2B sales experience

Language Skills: Native/C2 German & Professional English (C1)

Compensation: Base salary up to 60000 gross p.a. (ranging from 40000 to 50000 based on profile with flexibility up to 60000 for exceptional candidates) Performance-based Bonus

Our Mission & Who We Are

We are a premier international professional services and compliance firm. Our mission is to inspire the worlds entrepreneurs and make global e-commerce possible through frictionless regulatory compliance. With a global presence 100 employees and over a decade of industry expertise we support an international clienteleranging from fast-growing Amazon sellers to multinational corporationsnavigating the complexities of cross-border trade VAT and environmental regulations.

We operate under strong core values: customer obsession thinking big earning trust and delivering results. We promote an open non-hierarchical culture where continuous learning is celebrated and proactivity is highly rewarded.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Strategic Client Management: Serve as the main point of contact for key accounts building trusted consultative advisory relationships with founders C-level executives and key decision-makers.
  • Consultative Sales: Drive value-oriented consultative sales rather than aggressive cold calling. Identify negotiate and close high-value deals with recurring revenue potential.
  • Solution Delivery: Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our high-demand compliance solutions tailored to specific client needs and business goals.
  • Metrics & Forecasting: Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts) and prepare transparent account status reports.
  • Industry Insights: Keep your finger on the pulse of the global e-commerce ecosystem to build expert-level industry knowledge and anticipate market trends.
  • Brand Representation: Represent the company at major industry events webinars and face-to-face client meetings (approx. 34 events p.a. across the DACH region and Europe).
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the broader sales team to identify regional growth opportunities and provide mentorship and guidance to junior business development team members.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of successful professional experience in B2B sales account management or business developmentideally within professional services e-commerce tax compliance or SaaS.
  • Education: A BSc/BA degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred but equivalent practical success is highly valued.
  • Languages: Native or C2-level German combined with professional fluent English (C1) is a must for navigating our international internal environment and managing DACH-region clients.
  • Sales Mindset: A consultative value-driven partner mindset rather than a purely transactional telesales approach.
  • Communication: Outstanding presentation skills and the confidence to pitch directly to CXO/founder levels.
  • Organization & Resilience: Highly organized KPI-driven and capable of maintaining a calm customer-centric approach under pressure and tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience selling tax global compliance or dedicated e-commerce services.
  • Additional Turkish language skills.

Note on Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position based out of our Frankfurt office (up to 2 days remote after onboarding). Candidates must be willing to travel occasionally for regional European events and feature in industry webinars.

Your Core Benefits

  • High-Demand Portfolio: Sell essential highly relevant compliance and regulatory services with an established market and strong recurring revenue.
  • E-Commerce Global Network: Gain deep access to an exciting fast-paced international e-commerce clientele and high-value deals.
  • Hybrid & Modern Workplace: Enjoy an office in Frankfurt with up to 2 home-office days per week zero strict 9-to-5 bureaucracy and fully reimbursed business travel expenses.
  • Career Advancement: Benefit from clear performance-based paths for promotion and leadership development within a rapidly growing global firm.
  • Dynamic Culture: Participate in regular international team collaborations major cross-functional networking events and continuous professional development initiatives.
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