Senior Business Development Manager (German Speaking)

Join Bright Network as our Senior Business Development Manager for Germany!

Introducing Bright Network:

At Bright Network, we believe that “talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not”. With over 1 million members, partnerships with 300+ global companies such as Allianz, Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson, we’re transforming how top talent connects with leading employers and building the workforce of tomorrow. Following the successful launch of our world-class platform in Germany in 2022, we’re on a mission to take it to the next level and are looking for a driven and self-motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join us!

The Role:

As we expand our client base, you will play a pivotal role in our German market expansion. You’ll take the lead in collaborating with our UK clients to establish strong relationships, enabling you to connect with their German counterparts and promote Bright Network Germany. Alongside this, you’ll also identify and target new potential partners in Germany across various sectors in the graduate careers space and work to understand the complexity of their hiring needs, recommending how our products can best support them to achieve their objectives. As our solo sales lead for Germany, this is your chance to shape the future of Bright Network in one of our most exciting growth markets.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure partnerships with top employers in Germany, guiding them from initial contact to long-term collaboration and beyond
• Lead and build strong working relationships with our partners, delivering innovative solutions to heighten the success of their hiring strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute flawless campaigns that deliver exceptional results - with a view to secure contract renewals
• Stay ahead of market trends and help steer our German division’s growth

Does this sound like you?

• You must be able to speak fluent German with an unstoppable passion for driving results
• You have extensive experience in a commercial new business role in the German market and a track record of hitting and exceeding your new business targets
• You can demonstrate a consultative and creative approach to sales – understanding your client’s needs and presenting back innovative solutions.
• You’re a confident self-starter, excited to be the face of Bright Network in Germany, backed by an expert UK team

What's In It for you as our future Senior Business Development Manager?

• You will be joining Bright Network in such early stages of growth in Germany, where you will have the opportunity to have a massive impact on our expansion whilst having the support of our established UK business 🚀
• Your role plays a crucial part in our mission to link the next generation with great opportunities for their future workforce success. By joining us, you’ll have the power to enact real and meaningful change 🌟
• Enjoy 28 days’ annual leave plus two weeks off during our Christmas Office Closure plus local holidays 🗓️
• Market-leading benefits package: flexible & hybrid-working, "work from anywhere" policy, equivalent to a £50 monthly wellbeing budget, regular team socials & much, much more! 💎
• Join a Great Place To Work certified company with a culture that puts people first ⚖️

Key Details:

• Location: United Kingdom – including travel to Germany
• Salary: £45,000 – 70,000 + commission
• Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process:

• Intro call with our People team
• Competency interview with our Country Manager, Germany
• Task & values interview with the wider team
• Final round interview with our Platform CEO and Founder

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commitment:

Equal opportunities for all is a core part of what we do at Bright Network. To this end, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and endeavour to run a fair and equal hiring process at all times. We assess and recruit candidates based on competency and potential, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability status.  

To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, please click here.