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    Business Development Manager - m/f/d (R-19955)

    Dun & Bradstreet

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    Remote

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    Financial

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    About this role

    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

    Salesforce

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill
    Pipeline Management·Required skill
    C-Suite Selling·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    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

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    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.

    Tags

    sales
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    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    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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