About the role
Position: Business Development Officer (m/f/d) – German & Turkish Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Hybrid: 4 days on-site / 1 day remote)
Contract & Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: €50,000 fixed base salary + incentive bonus + corporate benefits
Overview A global leader in cross-border e-commerce regulatory compliance is recruiting a bilingual Business Development Officer. Working within an agile, four-person business development unit, you will manage major client relationships, lead complex contract negotiations with executive decision-makers, expand regional market share, and mentor junior colleagues.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Management: Manage key client portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives.
- Deal Execution: Independently structure, negotiate, and finalize profitable commercial agreements.
- Service Delivery: Oversee the seamless execution of customized compliance solutions aligned with client goals.
- Analytics & Forecasting: Track key account metrics, maintain precise revenue projections, and report performance to leadership.
- Territory Expansion: Collaborate with sales teams to identify and capture new market opportunities across assigned regions.
- Team Leadership: Provide coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to junior business development team members.
- Industry Alignment: Monitor global e-commerce regulatory changes while cultivating strong partner and vendor networks.
Qualifications & Profile
- Professional Experience: 3+ years of proven background in key account management, B2B deal closing, and business development.
- Language Capabilities: Fluent or native proficiency (C2 level) in both German and Turkish, combined with C1-level professional English.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Core Competencies: Highly organized, confident in high-stakes settings, and skilled at managing complex stakeholder priorities.
- Presence & Mobility: Based in or willing to relocate to the Frankfurt region, with availability for 4 days on-site weekly and periodic travel for industry functions.
- Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience in e-commerce or regulatory compliance environments; knowledge of additional foreign languages.
Compensation & Perks
- Financial Package: Fixed base pay of €50,000 supplemented by performance-linked bonuses and corporate benefits.
- Time Off & Flexibility: 24 days of paid annual leave, flexible working hours, and weekly remote work options.
- Professional Development: Direct exposure to executive leadership, flat team structures, clear career pathways, and continuous coaching.
- International Scope: Cross-border operational focus directly driving regional business expansion.
Application Process Submit an updated resume to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted rapidly by the recruitment team for an initial telephone interview.
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