Business Development Manager Freelance - Remote (German Speaker)

Are you a motivated freelance salesperson that is ready to independently take over a new market? Our client is an international LED light manufacturer that is looking for a Business Development Representative that can unlock the French market for them. It is a B2B position where your main focus will be industrial manufacturers. Our clients´ headquarters are in China, with a large and expanding European market. For this role, you will be expected to travel – both within Europe and between Europe and China. Your responsibilities include lead generation and account management: expanding the clientele and making sure existing clients are properly taken care of. Interested to learn more? Feel free to send me a message or apply directly!

Although the position is remote, you are required to be located in Germany. Note: this is a freelance position.

Your responsibilities and impact working as Business Development Manager will be:

Highlighting the top potential LED customers in target markets and providing information about their potential and opportunities for partnerships
Communicate effectively on a daily basis with both clients in the EU and Sales in China to ensure clear understanding of customers need
Contacting relevant LED businesses including new customers, past customers, and existing customers
Providing support to the sales team and understanding the customer requirements
Planning and managing cost effective and beneficial business trips to maximize the visibility within Germany by choosing and preparing successful customer visits

Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role:

Understanding the main target LED markets in Germany and Europe
3+ years of experience of sales/business development within Germany, preferably in a relevant field
Effective and strong communication and the ability to make continuous use of technology to improve sales performance
Being able to prioritize tasks to devote the appropriate time to strategic areas of importance
A degree in Engineering/Business is a plus
Willing to travel in Germany (60%) and willing and suitable to travel to China
Native level of German, and a minimum C1 level of English (both written and oral)

What´s in it for you?

Working with a freelance contract
Competitive salary
Traveling for your job!
Working in an international environment
Being in contact with international businesses and creating strong relationships with them
Working in an international and fastpaced environment
Startdate: ASAP

About your future company

An international LED manufacturer with its headquarters in China. The last years the company has been expanding rapidly in Europe and works together with various multinational manufacturing companies. The company is people focussed and fast-paced.


Required language: German