German Speaking Business Development Executive

Your New Company

A market-leading international brand within the arboriculture and forestry sector is seeking a fluent German-speaking Business Development Executive to strengthen relationships with end users across the German market. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building brand loyalty, gathering market intelligence, and developing meaningful connections within a highly specialised industry.

Your New Role

As a German-speaking Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for engaging directly with the forestry and arboriculture community throughout Germany. Through a combination of telemarketing, social media engagement, market research and relationship-building activities, you will drive consumer engagement and strengthen the brand's presence within the sector.

Your responsibilities will include:

Consumer Engagement & Brand Development

• Develop and manage engagement platforms to connect with end users.
• Build strong relationships with the German forestry and arboriculture community.
• Create strategies that drive customer loyalty and long-term brand advocacy.
• Act as a key point of contact for consumer interactions across multiple channels.

Market Research & Consumer Insights

• Gain a thorough understanding of purchasing behaviours and product preferences within the German market.
• Engage with a significant proportion of end users to gather valuable market intelligence.
• Analyse consumer trends and identify opportunities to strengthen market position.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging industry developments.

Database & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain an accurate database of industry contacts.
• Capture and update market intelligence and customer insights.
• Develop long-term relationships through regular communication and engagement.

Loyalty Programmes & Promotional Campaigns

• Design and implement customer loyalty initiatives.
• Create incentive programmes to attract new users and reward existing customers.
• Support targeted campaigns aimed at increasing product adoption and brand awareness.

Social Media & Community Engagement

• Manage interactions across relevant social media platforms.
• Identify potential customers and industry influencers for targeted engagement.
• Respond to consumer enquiries and support online community development.

Merchandising & Marketing Support

• Coordinate the distribution of promotional merchandise and marketing materials.
• Support campaigns focused on both end users and distributor networks.
• Assist with initiatives designed to increase consumer engagement and product visibility.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in business development, customer engagement, sales, marketing or a related role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and database management abilities.
• Experience using social media platforms for business engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret market data.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.
• Creative approach to customer engagement, loyalty programmes and promotional activities.

What You'll Get in Return

• Opportunity to work with an internationally recognised brand.
• Career development within a growing global business.
• Varied and engaging role with genuine influence on business growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity or to apply, please contact Hays Specialist Recruitment today.

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