New Business Development Manager – Financial Services Location: Germany Drive growth across the German financial services market We’re partnering with an established professional services business to appoint a commercially driven New Business Development Manager focused on the German banking and insurance sectors. This is a genuine new-business opportunity for someone with an established financial services network, a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to win new clients. You’ll take ownership of identifying target organisations, building relationships with senior decision-makers and converting opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships. With the freedom to develop your own market strategy and the backing of an established business, you’ll play a key role in expanding its presence across Germany’s financial services landscape. The opportunity Win new business: Identify, target and acquire mid-to-large banking and insurance clients, taking ownership of the full sales cycle from initial engagement to signed contract. Leverage your network: Build on existing relationships with senior decision-makers across banking and insurance, including C-suite executives and business-line leaders. Develop strategic relationships: Establish credibility with prospective clients, understand their commercial priorities and identify opportunities to support their business objectives. Lead complex sales cycles: Shape opportunities, coordinate proposals, manage negotiations and close commercially attractive engagements. Build your market: Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy across your chosen segment of the German financial services market. Represent the business: Build a strong presence within relevant banking, insurance and financial services networks, attending industry events and engaging with senior stakeholders. Work collaboratively: Partner with internal specialists and delivery teams to develop tailored propositions that address client needs and deliver tangible business value. Drive profitable growth: Take accountability for revenue generation, qualify opportunities rigorously and ensure commercial returns remain a priority. What we’re looking for Several years of experience in new business development, sales or commercial leadership within the German financial services market. A proven track record of acquiring new banking or insurance clients and closing complex, high-value engagements. An established network of senior decision-makers within banking, insurance or related financial services organisations. Experience selling professional services into large, complex financial institutions. Strong understanding of the German banking or insurance landscape, including key market dynamics, client priorities and commercial opportunities. Confidence engaging with C-suite executives, business heads and senior buying committees. Strong negotiation skills and a commercially disciplined approach to pipeline development, deal qualification and margin management. Business-fluent German and strong English communication skills. An entrepreneurial, proactive mindset, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across the wider business. Why join? Shape the market: Take ownership of your target segment and help define the business’s growth strategy across German financial services. Real commercial ownership: Build your own pipeline, develop senior relationships and take responsibility for winning new clients. Strong delivery support: Work alongside experienced specialists who can help translate client challenges into tailored, high-value solutions. Performance-led rewards: Benefit from a competitive base salary and a performance-related package that recognises your commercial success. Collaborative environment: Join an ambitious, relationship-driven business that values initiative, commercial thinking and long-term client partnerships. Interested? If you have a strong network across German banking or insurance and a track record of winning new business, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.