German-Speaking Business Development Representative

Planned Start Date: 23 November 2026

About The Role

Are you a German-speaking sales professional interested in building your career at the intersection of business development, digital advertising and generative AI?

We are looking for a German-Speaking Business Development Representative to join an international team in Barcelona and help businesses discover how AI-powered advertising solutions can support their growth.

You will engage with prospective business clients, identify their commercial and advertising needs, develop qualified opportunities and guide conversations through the sales process.

The role is based in Barcelona.

What You Will Do

• Identify and engage prospective business clients through cold calling, email, social selling and inbound lead follow-up.
• Qualify leads and uncover business and advertising needs.
• Present relevant AI-powered advertising solutions based on client requirements.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from initial contact through closing.
• Develop relationships with business decision-makers and senior stakeholders.
• Work towards defined revenue, activity and conversion targets.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain accurate prospect and opportunity information in Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth client onboarding and handover process.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• German proficiency at C1 level or above.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• At least 1 year of outbound sales experience, ideally in B2B sales, business development or a similar commercial role.
• Confidence in cold calling, prospecting and engaging business decision-makers.
• Understanding of digital marketing concepts such as SEO, PPC and online advertising.
• A consultative sales approach with the ability to identify client needs and connect them with relevant solutions.
• Experience using CRM tools and managing a sales pipeline.
• Strong communication, organisation and follow-up skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
  
  
  

Experience in lead qualification, pre-sales, advertising technology, digital advertising or AI solutions would be considered an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• €30,000 gross annual base salary.
• €5,175 gross annual on-target bonus.
• Uncapped bonus structure: performance above target can result in earnings above the stated OTE.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates moving to Barcelona.
• Private health insurance.
• Referral programme with rewards of up to €2,000, depending on the language and project.
• Exposure to innovative generative AI advertising solutions.
• Dedicated sales training and continuous professional development.
• Certification opportunities.
• Career development opportunities supported by coaching and an international team.
• Full-time position of 39 hours per week in Barcelona.
  
  
  

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you speak German and English, have outbound sales experience and want to develop your expertise in one of the fastest-evolving areas of digital advertising, we would like to hear from you.

Apply directly through this job posting or send your CV in English to aylin.cevik@cbtalents.org with German BDR – Barcelona in the subject line.