FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Business Development Director – Germany (m/w/d)

Location: Frankfurt

Hybrid work: Combination of remote work and regular customer visits; office presence as required

Salary: 110,000–130,000 per annum plus bonus/commission plus company car

Ref: 759DA

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 759DA

The company:

A fast-growing international technology solutions provider offering integrated products and services to enterprise customers across Europe, operating within a lean and entrepreneurial structure.

Main duties:

To develop and drive commercial growth in Germany by winning new business, expanding key accounts, and establishing a strong and sustainable market presence.

The role:

• Act as the primary commercial lead for the German market, with a strong focus on new business development

• Identify, approach, and convert new customers across multiple B2B segments and partner channels

• Manage complex, consultative sales cycles involving integrated solutions and services

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key decision-makers and influencers

• Represent the company in the German market and strengthen brand visibility and credibility

• Support and coordinate a small local team, while remaining fully hands-on in sales activity

• Work closely with international internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions

• Track pipeline, KPIs, and market activity, providing clear and structured reporting

The candidate:

• Proven experience in business development or commercial leadership within B2B technology or solution-based environments

• Strong hunter mentality, with a track record of opening new markets or territories

• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and comfortable working in less structured organisations

• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and closing complex, high-value deals

• Able to operate independently while contributing to the development of a small team

• Strong knowledge of the German retail and/or banking landscape

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage

• Willingness to travel frequently across Germany

The salary:

110,000–130,000 base salary per annum plus performance-related bonus (approximately 30%) plus company car

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.