German & Turkish Speaking Senior Business Developer

Ignite FRANKFURT 2026-10-04

Location: Frankfurt area, Germany (4 days on-site per week, weekly remote options, periodic travel)

Team Structure: Agile, four-person business development unit

Compensation: EUR 50,000 fixed base salary + performance-linked bonuses + corporate benefits

Languages Required: Fluent German (C2) & Turkish (C2), Professional English (C1)

Role Overview

Step into an influential position as a bilingual Business Development Officer with a global leader in cross-border e-commerce regulatory compliance. Operating within an agile, four-person business development team, you will take charge of managing critical client accounts, spearheading complex contract negotiations with C-suite executives, expanding regional market penetration, and mentoring junior team members.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management: Steward key enterprise client portfolios while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executive leadership teams.
Deal Execution: Independently structure, negotiate, and finalize high-value commercial agreements that drive profitability and long-term partnership.
Service Delivery: Coordinate the seamless execution and implementation of customized compliance solutions precisely tailored to individual client objectives.
Analytics & Forecasting: Monitor essential performance metrics, maintain meticulous revenue projections, and deliver data-driven reporting to company leadership.
Territory Expansion: Partner closely with outbound sales units to uncover, target, and capture emerging commercial opportunities across assigned regional markets.
Team Leadership: Provide active coaching, ongoing mentorship, and daily guidance to associate business development colleagues.
Industry Alignment: Stay ahead of evolving global e-commerce regulations while actively building robust strategic partner and vendor networks.

Qualifications & Profile

Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven success in key account management, B2B deal closing, and strategic business development.
Language Capabilities: Native or fluent mastery (C2 level) in both German and Turkish, complemented by professional C1-level English proficiency.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related academic discipline.
Core Competencies: Exceptionally well-organized, entirely confident in high-stakes corporate environments, and skilled at balancing intricate stakeholder priorities.
Presence & Mobility: Currently based in—or fully prepared to relocate to—the Frankfurt region, with complete availability for 4 days on-site per week and occasional travel for industry trade shows and events.
Desirable Qualifications: Background in e-commerce or regulatory compliance sectors; working knowledge of supplementary foreign languages.

Compensation & Perks

Financial Package: Guaranteed annual base salary of EUR 50,000, significantly enhanced by performance-linked bonuses and comprehensive corporate benefits.
Time Off & Flexibility: 24 days of paid annual vacation, flexible working hour arrangements, and weekly remote work options.
Professional Development: Direct, high-level exposure to executive leadership, flat team hierarchies, clear pathways for advancement, and continuous professional coaching.
International Scope: A dynamic cross-border operational focus directly fueling regional business growth and market expansion.

Application Process

Submit an updated resume to apply. Qualified candidates meeting all criteria will be contacted rapidly by our recruitment team for an initial telephone screening interview.