About the job

Are you a driven professional with a passion for growth and innovation? Do you want to play a key role in expanding a leading international brand in the German market? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client, a reputable leader among contractors, plant specialists, and independent garden centers and nurseries worldwide, offers containers and accessories distinguished by their sophisticated design and lasting innovation. We are looking for a motivated, creative, and versatile sales professional, fluent in both German and English, to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team in Germany.

Position Overview

As a Business Development Manager – German Market, you will be instrumental in developing and executing growth strategies within our retail business. Your target markets will include garden centers and larger national accounts, including buying groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Sales and Growth : Engage with existing customers and leads to drive sales in both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce settings.
• Lead Generation : Prospect and develop new leads by :
• Attending trade shows and industry networking events.
• Participating in trade associations and digital social groups.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to align digital campaigns with lead generation objectives.
• Relationship Management : Expand relationships with current accounts and leads.
• Performance Metrics : Set and regularly evaluate KPIs and sales targets to measure growth and performance.
• Market Analysis : Understand and analyze the competitive landscape of our product ranges.
• Reporting : Provide monthly progress reports and self-evaluations to the team leader, aligned with team-set targets.
• Marketing Feedback : Offer feedback to the marketing department on events and marketing expenditures to accurately assess ROI.
• Consistent Communication : Maintain consistency in all customer communications by staying well-versed in brand initiatives and the brand story.
• Budget Management : Develop annual budgets for all sales-related activities and manage the expense budget effectively.

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Interested? Are you the Business Development Manager who can elevate their brand in Germany? Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and we will contact you as soon as possible or just apply!