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Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet
At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. Since 1841, businesses have trusted us to turn uncertainty into opportunity. We’re a diverse, global team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas.
Are you ready to make an impact and help shape what’s next? Join us! Explore opportunities at dnb.com/careers.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our German Sales Team in Frankfurt am Main. This role requires a hunter mentality, focusing on proactive new business generation and top account acquisition at the C-level.
Hybrid working model: This position offers the opportunity to work from home and in our state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt to allow optimal flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
New Business Development: Drive new customer acquisitions and expand existing client relationships with a focus on high-potential C-level accounts. End-to-End Sales Cycle Management: Handle the entire sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation and handover. Strategic Growth: Develop and implement growth strategies to prioritize and enhance sales efforts.
Sales Expertise: Utilize ROI calculations and advanced sales methodologies to drive results. Pipeline Management: Accurately report and forecast sales activities using Salesforce. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product management, support, and tech teams to drive business development and product innovation.
Brand Ambassador: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and workshops.
Partnership Building: Forge strategic alliances with third-party companies and organizations to accelerate growth.
Requirements:
Ideally experience in solution-oriented B2B sales (ideally within the data, technology, or financial services industries.) Strong bac
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
Financial Services — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)
Common Buyer Objections
- "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
- "We already have a vendor for this"
- "Need to see 3-year track record"
- "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI in fraud detection and compliance
- • Open banking APIs
- • ESG investing mandate shifts
- • Embedded finance partnerships
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Licensing requirements (Series 7, 63, etc.) may be needed or beneficial.
Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.
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