Sales & Business Development Manager (2026/27 Graduate)

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.

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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 Date: Q1/2 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!