Sales & Business Development Manager (2026 / 27 Graduate)

Netlight netlight.com Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

On-site Berlin CologneFrankfurt +2 Full-time Manager Business Development

Mid-level Business Development role at Netlight. Berlin · full-time · €63,000 base.

SalaryStated by Netlight

€63,000

Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Research Berlin’s tech market and industry shifts to uncover prospective clients and their needs
Start conversations with prospects and guide opportunities through agreement
Grow lasting client partnerships while forming strong project teams around their needs
Represent Netlight in local networking and build a relevant industry contact base

What you bring

You’re a soon-to-graduate, recent, or early-career professional with a master’s degree
Use German and English confidently for business conversations and written work
Communicate clearly, build relationships naturally, and recognize what clients need
Bring relevant exposure from internships, working-student roles, or student groups in sales, consulting, startups, venture capital, or related work

Who this fits

This suits an early-career professional who is drawn to technology, sales, communication, networking, and entrepreneurship. The role is onsite in Berlin and requires business-level German and English. Netlight lists start timing as ASAP or the first quarter of 2027.

From the employer

Please read the required qualifications carefully and note that full business-level fluency in German & English is a requirement. Your role You will be a part of the creative and high-performing Engagement Search (ES) Team, one of three core processes at Netlight. Your main responsibility will be around sales, business development, account management & customer success. You'll own the full customer journey - from lead generation, meeting potential prospects and closing deals to ensuring client success and driving account growth. Your main responsibilities include:

Exploring the local tech scene & the latest industry trends; identifying potential clients and their needs
Reaching out to potential clients and owning the full sales cycle from first touchpoint to closing
Managing client relationships & building strong project teams, making sure to build strong, scalable & sustainable client relationships
Representing Netlight while meeting and networking with local industry leaders, building a strong & sustainable network of relevant industry contacts.

Sneak Peek: vimeo.com/809752308

Requirements

Soon-to-be Graduate / Recent Graduate / Young Professional with a master's degree
Full business-level fluency in written and spoken German & English
Passion for Tech, Sales, Communication, Networking, and Entrepreneurship
Strong communication skills with a natural talent to build relationships & identify needs
Some relevant experience through internships, working student jobs, or engagement in student organizations in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, Venture Capital, Startups or similar, ideally in a tech-heavy environment.

We offer

The unique opportunity to be part of building a local company further
As part of Netlight you will be supported by one of the most successful IT-Consultancies in the industry
Personal development is core and realized through a culture of knowledge sharing, feedback and mentorship
An international working environment
Unique company structure with flat hierarchies and transparent salary model
Competitive compensation: Fixed starting salary of €63,000 gross p.a. with strong progression (no commissions) & attractive benefits package

About us Netlight is an international digital consulting firm, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation. Our service contains the collective intelligence of more than 2000 consultants offering a comprehensive range of digital services, from strategy to technology. Co-creating the future today, since 1999. Netlight has been awarded several times for profitable growth and management, as a top employer, and for our engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto and London. Come work with us Netlight as a company strives to be a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation. Regardless of who you are, what personality, background, and experience you have, you enrich our culture through your values. Netlight’s purpose is to unleash full potential, realise great careers, and fulfil personal growth. To achieve this, we have a highly engaged network organisation, where every employee gets a mentor, delivery coach, and personal communities. The key to our continued success is trust and personal responsibility, diverse experiences, challenging opportunities, and development based on personal values. Every Netlighter is an active part of building and shaping this culture, which leads to a clear correlation between personal growth and the growth of Netlight.

Ready to shape the future with us?

We are growing all of our German locations and are always looking for new Netlighters. Targeted Start Dates: asap & Q1 2027. We will get in touch within two weeks if we find that your profile and experiences are a match with the qualifications at this time. We're excited to get to know you!