Strategic Business Developer (Industry & Consumer Products)

TL;DR

Strategic Business Developer (Industry & Consumer Products): Driving new client acquisition and business expansion in the German industry and consumer products sector with an accent on complex technology and consulting services. Focus on identifying market opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and positioning the company as a strategic partner for innovation.

Location: Eschborn, Germany

Company

Zühlke is a global transformation partner founded in Switzerland, specializing in tech strategy, digital solutions, and systems engineering for complex, regulated industries.

What you will do

• Proactively identify and acquire new clients in the industry and consumer products sector.
• Manage the entire sales process from initial contact and discovery to contract closure.
• Represent the company in industry networks, associations, and expert communities.
• Collaborate with consulting, engineering, and delivery teams to shape compelling client solutions.
• Position the company as a strategic technology partner at the C-level.

Requirements

• Very good German language skills (written and spoken) are required.
• Several years of experience in business development or new business sales with a proven track record of closing complex deals.
• Experience selling innovative, consultative services in technologically demanding environments.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with experience interacting with senior stakeholders up to C-level.
• Ability to work onsite in Eschborn.

Nice to have

• A resilient network in the German industry and/or consumer products sector.
• Strong English skills for internal collaboration and international contexts.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial freedom to shape the market strategy in Germany.
• Attractive compensation package including a performance-based component.
• Access to a global network of 1,700 specialists in engineering, data, AI, and design.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary culture focused on results rather than politics.