Business Development Representative

Ref: SF 46428-1

A Japanese manufacturer based in Munich is currently recruiting a Business Development Representative to join their small team and to expand their presence in the academic sector, primarily engaging with university professors.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and driving sales growth within leading research institutions.

An understanding of Japanese working culture, as well as some proficiency in Japanese would be an advantage.

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner

- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Working holiday visa, Job seeker visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

WORK TYPE: Hybrid (3 days at office, 2 days working from home)

VISA SUPPORT: No

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TYPE : Permanent, full-time (6-months probation period)

WORKING HOURS : 8:45-17:45 from Monday to Friday

SALARY : €40-60K depending on experience, plus good benefits

START : ASAP

LOCATION : home office (Dusseldorf/Cologne/Leipzig/Dortmund/Frankfurt)

Business Development Representative Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to engage university professors and research institutions

• Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers in academia, including professors and research heads

• Promote vacuum pump solutions

• Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to align business strategies with market needs

• Attend academic conferences, trade shows, and networking events to build brand awareness and generate leads

• Provide technical presentations

• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation and after-sales support

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity

Business Development Representative Ideal Candidate:

• Business level of fluency in German and English

• Japanese language skill is advantageous

• Sales experience is advantageous

• Willingness to travel to universities, conferences, and industry events as required

• Having strong communication skill

• Having high level of accountability and responsibility

• Being proactive and having solution-oriented mindset

• Being able to handle multi-tasks under a fast-paced environment

• Some understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese language would be advantageous

** All applicants for the Business Development Representative must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

*When contacting us, please include the job reference number (e.g. Ref: SF 46428-1) at the top of your message.