Business Development Manager - German Speaking

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Salary: Negotiable

Our client, a leading private aviation provider is looking for a confident, German-speaking professional to join their sales and marketing team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in sales, customer service or client advisory who’s keen to develop their career within a high-end, client-focused environment.

Role overview:

This position involves working with an exclusive customer base, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and senior corporate clients. It’s a great opportunity to join a company known for delivering exceptional service within the luxury travel space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential clients through personal research and existing business relationships

• Serve as the first point of contact for new enquiries, sharing detailed information on services and pricing via calls, emails, direct outreach, and events

• Log all lead activity into the CRM and send tailored information packs, including programme guides

• Collaborate with a sister company to manage inbound leads and support conversion into long-term clients

• Prepare proposals and assist with agreement processes

• Work closely with senior sales colleagues to develop skills and support wider team efforts

• Keep the CRM system updated with accurate contact and account details, including forecasts

• Provide onboarding and ongoing support to new clients

• Take on additional tasks as needed to support the sales team

Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience gained through a mix of education, training, or industry-related roles

• A genuine interest in aviation or luxury hospitality is highly valued

• International outlook or culturally aware background

• Strong understanding of high-net-worth clientele and their expectations

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively and stay organised under pressure

Requirements:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with the flexibility to adapt quickly

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to stay self-motivated, manage competing priorities, and meet key deadlines

• Confident using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Results-driven, with the ability to quickly understand and connect with a niche, high-end customer base

• High standards of personal and professional integrity, with a strong work ethic

• Able to remain calm under pressure while contributing positively to team goals

• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time

• Fluency in both English and German is essential

Menska's thoughts:

This is a fantastic opportunity to break into one of the most prestigious names in private aviation. The role sits at the intersection of luxury sales and high-touch client service, with exposure to some of the most discerning customers in the market. It’s well suited to someone with drive, curiosity, and a commercial mindset, ideally someone who understands how to build trust with a high-end audience and is motivated by results.

There’s great structure and training on offer, with a clear path for progression. The team is international, ambitious, and fast-moving, so it’s important that the right person can adapt quickly, juggle multiple priorities, and communicate with confidence in both English and German.

For someone passionate about aviation, sales, or luxury travel, this is a strong launchpad into a long-term career.

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