Business Development Consultant GermanEnglish Language MENA Africa Region

We are seeking a Germanspeaking Business Development Consultant (C1 preferred at least B2) with English proficiency to support our services in the MENA and Africa regions as well as those of our partners on an initial freelance basis. The role offers a monthly payment plus commission.

You will reach out to companies across various sectors to explore their interest in expanding into MENA and African markets. The focus will be on addressing their business needs through our consultancy sales and business development services or marketing solutions provided by our partners.

Tasks

• Outreach and Relationship Building

The role involves conducting targeted outreach to German companies across various sectors using a predefined list drafting and sending professional emails to introduce our consultancy services and following up on initial communications to build ongoing relationships and establish trust with potential clients.

• Client Needs Assessment

The role involves engaging with German companies to understand their business goals and expansion needs for MENA and Africa gathering detailed information on consultancy requirements such as market sectors and operational challenges and analyzing these insights to develop tailored solutions and proposals for each client.

• Pipeline Management and Reporting

Maintain an organized database of companies contacted followup actions and key interactions.

Track outreach efforts leads generated and client responses reporting progress regularly to the team.

Use insights from outreach to refine strategies and improve targeting for future engagements.

• Coordination and Collaboration

The role involves acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and project delivery contributing to the development of outreach strategies (including email templates target lists and messaging) and assisting in organizing and participating in virtual or inperson meetings with potential clients.

• Administrative Tasks

The role involves ensuring accurate documentation of client interactions project requirements and progress preparing internal progress reports for stakeholders and handling administrative tasks related to business development activities including correspondence and data management.

Requirements

Language Skills

German (written and spoken C1 or proven B2) is essential.

English is proficiency is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Educational Background

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing International Relations or a related field.

Professional Experience

Previous experience in business development client relationship management or consultancy is highly desirable.

Experience working with German companies or in international markets is a plus.

Technical and Business Skills

Strong communication skills particularly in drafting professional emails and client correspondence.

Ability to understand client needs and translate them into actionable consultancy proposals.

Familiarity with market research techniques and tools is advantageous.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and CRM software.

Personal Attributes

Highly motivated and resultsoriented with a proactive approach to tasks.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Adaptability to work with clients from diverse sectors and cultural backgrounds.

Location and Commitment

Availability for an initial six month contract with potential for extension based on performance.

Benefits

Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home or your preferred location.

Flexible Hours: Manage your time effectively with a focus on results not rigid schedules.

Collaborative Environment: Join a small closeknit team where every members contribution is valued.

Flat Structure: Work in a nonhierarchical setup that fosters open communication and innovation.

Variety of Projects: Gain exposure to diverse industries and markets ensuring every project brings new challenges and learning opportunities.

Guidance and Support: Receive mentorship and guidance throughout your journey; youll never feel left alone in handling tasks.

Who is this ideally for

• Someone who enjoys working remotely from home with a systematic consistent and targetdriven approach.
• Someone passionate about business development and sales who enjoys following through with clients and maintaining strong relationships.
• Someone who is curious and enjoys exploring what motivates clients and understanding their needs.
• Someone who thrives in a proactive role with no cold calling taking the initiative to engage clients.
• Someone who is comfortable working independently but values regular meetings to discuss updates and next steps when necessary.
• Someone who is looking to make extra income and establish our business in the region.
• This position is open to freelancers parttimers or those seeking projectbased work alongside their current job. It is deliverablesbased not hourlybased.