German speaking Account Development Representative

About the role

We are seeking a fluent German speaker to join our fast‑growing global organisation as an Account Development Representative. In this hybrid position you will combine outbound prospecting with relationship management to generate new business and expand existing accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, engage and develop new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to maximise account growth and retention.
• Follow up on leads, quotations and enquiries, converting opportunities into revenue.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, call activity metrics and other key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate large opportunities, quotations and customer projects.
• Monitor account performance, identifying cross‑selling and upsell opportunities.
• Provide exceptional customer service and timely responses to enquiries.
• Contribute to sales forecasting, budgeting and territory planning.

Required profile

• Fluent in German and English.
• Degree‑educated preferred or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Experience in high‑volume outbound sales, telesales or a customer contact centre is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret sales metrics.
• Highly motivated, resilient and target‑driven with a proven record of achieving results.
• Excellent relationship‑building and customer‑engagement abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• CRM systems
• Sales tools

What we offer

• Salary of £28,000 per year plus uncapped bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – 4 days in the Southampton office, 1 day remote.