Sales & Business Development Manager (2026/27 Graduate)

<div><em>Please read the required qualifications carefully and note that full business-level fluency in German &amp; English is a requirement.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 18px;">Your role</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You will be a part of the creative and high-performing Engagement Search (ES) Team, one of three core processes at Netlight. Your main responsibility will be around </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">sales, business development, account management &amp; customer success</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">. You'll own the full customer journey - from lead generation, meeting potential prospects and closing deals to ensuring client success and driving account growth.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Your main responsibilities include:</span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Exploring the local tech scene &amp; the latest industry trends;&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">identifying potential clients</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and their needs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Reaching out to potential clients and&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">owning the full sales cycle</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> from first touchpoint to closing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Managing&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">client relationships</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> &amp; building strong project teams, making sure to build strong, scalable &amp; sustainable client relationships</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Representing Netlight while meeting and&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">networking</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> with local industry leaders, building a strong &amp; sustainable network of relevant industry contacts.</span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sneak Peek:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://vimeo.com/809752308" style="font-size: 16px;" class="postings-link">vimeo.com/809752308</a></div><br><strong>Requirements</strong><br> <li>Soon-to-be Graduate / Recent Graduate / Young Professional with a master's degree</li> <li>Full business-level fluency in written and spoken <strong>German &amp; English</strong></li> <li>Passion for <strong>Tech, Sales, Communication, Networking, and Entrepreneurship</strong></li> <li>Strong <strong>communication skills </strong>with a natural talent to build relationships &amp; identify needs</li> <li>Some relevant experience through internships, working student jobs, or engagement in student organizations in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, Venture Capital, Startups or similar, ideally in a tech-heavy environment.</li> <br><strong>We offer</strong><br> <li>The unique opportunity to be part of building a local company further</li> <li>As part of Netlight you will be supported by one of the most successful IT-Consultancies in the industry</li> <li>Personal development is core and realized through a culture of knowledge sharing, feedback and mentorship</li> <li>An international working environment</li> <li>Unique company structure with flat hierarchies and transparent salary model</li> <li>Competitive compensation:&nbsp;<strong>Fixed</strong>&nbsp;<strong>starting salary of €63,000 gross p.a.</strong>&nbsp;with strong progression (no commissions) &amp; attractive benefits package</li> <div><span style="font-size: 18px;">About us</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Netlight is an international digital consulting firm, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation. Our service contains the collective intelligence of more than 2000 consultants offering a comprehensive range of digital services, from strategy to technology. Co-creating the future today, since 1999.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Netlight has been awarded several times for profitable growth and management, as a top employer, and for our engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto and London.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 18px;">Come work with us</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Netlight as a company strives to be a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation. Regardless of who you are, what personality, background, and experience you have, you enrich our culture through your values. Netlight’s purpose is to unleash full potential, realise great careers, and fulfil personal growth.</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">To achieve this, we have a highly engaged network organisation, where every employee gets a mentor, delivery coach, and personal communities. The key to our continued success is trust and personal responsibility, diverse experiences, challenging opportunities, and development based on personal values. Every Netlighter is an active part of building and shaping this culture, which leads to a clear correlation between personal growth and the growth of Netlight.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Ready to shape the future with us?</span></p> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We are growing all of our German locations and are always looking for new Netlighters. </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Targeted Start Dates:</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> asap &amp; Q1 2027.&nbsp;</span></strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We will get in touch within two weeks&nbsp;</span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">if</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> we find that your profile and experiences are a match with the qualifications at this time.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong style="font-size: 16px;">We're excited to get to know you! </strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>