Posted 6 days ago

Business Development Manager - Greece

David Kennedy Recruitment GR, Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Larissa, Patras
Remote Full Time
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Job description

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a growing international company that is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to develop and grow its B2B business in Greece. This is a hands-on new-business role focused on building a strong corporate client portfolio, developing relationships with senior HR and business stakeholders, and taking ownership of the Greek market.

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Remote, Greece

Work model: Remote

Employment type: Full-time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build and execute the B2B sales strategy for the Greek market
  • Identify and target prospective corporate clients
  • Develop and maintain relationships with HR Directors, Heads of People, Reward & Benefits leaders, Procurement teams, and senior business decision-makers
  • Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, events, and strategic partnerships
  • Arrange and conduct client meetings and product demonstrations
  • Understand organisations' employee-benefit requirements and develop relevant commercial propositions
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through presentation, proposal, negotiation, and closing
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of medium-sized and enterprise Greek employers
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales activity
  • Monitor developments within the Greek employee-benefits, rewards, and HR technology market
  • Attend relevant HR, technology, and business networking events
  • Work closely with leadership, marketing, and commercial teams to support business growth
  • Identify potential strategic merchant, brand, and partnership opportunities within Greece.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience in B2B business development or new business sales, with a strong hunter mentality
  • Strong understanding of the Greek corporate market and ideally an established professional network
  • Native or fluent Greek with excellent professional English
  • Proven experience selling to HR, People, Reward & Benefits, Procurement, or other senior business decision-makers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through presentation, negotiation, and closing
  • Proven track record of achieving commercial targets and generating new business
  • Strong understanding of pipeline development, revenue generation, and new client acquisition
  • Confident presenting and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including HR Directors, CEOs, CFOs, and other decision-makers
  • Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, with the ability to build a market rather than rely on inbound leads
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of the Greek market.

BENEFITS:

  • Attractive commission structure
  • Remote working from Greece from the start
  • Opportunity to take ownership of the Greek market
  • Potential to grow into a Country Lead position as the business expands
  • Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and growing international environment
  • And many more!

Skills and functions

  • Marketing
  • Sales