Business Development Manager responsible for building B2B relationships in textile industry. Driving sales processes for Concept Stores and furniture retailers in Germany.
Responsibilities
Build the B2B go-to-market strategy for concept stores, furniture retailers and hotel & gastronomy customers
Define target segments, offering packages as well as pricing and margin logic
Develop a B2B MVP to test and validate the concept
Actively acquire retailers and manage existing accounts
Qualify and close initial and follow-up orders
Build and maintain long-term retailer relationships
Participate in trade shows, showrooms and pop-up events
Manage the quoting and ordering process
Coordinate closely with Operations on lead times, availability and samples
Set up simple CRM structures and sales processes
Systematically collect retailer feedback for optimization
Analyze relevant KPIs (leads, conversion, average basket, repeat purchases)
Derive assortment and process optimizations
Prepare for scaling (automation, partner programs, key accounts)
Requirements
2–5 years of experience in business development, sales or key account management
Experience establishing new sales structures (startup, scale-up or new business unit)
Excellent communication skills and persuasive ability
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution skills
High degree of ownership and a structured way of working
Willingness to travel – you enjoy meeting customers in person
Experience in retail, interior, design, D2C or FMCG is a plus
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Pipedrive) is a plus
Trade show or showroom experience is a plus
Benefits
30 days of vacation plus special leave days for significant occasions
€50 monthly voucher, flexible use (e.g., fuel or groceries)
30 days of workation per year – work where you think best
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
Training budget for your personal and professional development
Company bike (Jobrad) and attractive employee discounts
An environment focused on substance, not egos. We work on equal terms, support each other and pull together
And of course: coffee, water, snacks and fruit – simply because it belongs
Job title
Business Development Manager – B2B Retail, Concept Stores
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