Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Germany (Fuel Distribution)

Location: Germany / Benelux (Home Office)

Package: Excellent base salary, performance-related bonus, company car and long-term career progression

Develop new business. Build strategic partnerships. Shape the future of a growing market.

This is a genuine business development opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with a background in fuel distribution or another distributor-led commodity market.

You'll take ownership of developing new business across Germany, working closely with distributors, wholesalers and strategic partners to expand market share and strengthen long-term commercial relationships.

Package & Benefits

• Excellent base + strong performance-linked bonus
• Company car included
• Home office flexibility with regional autonomy
• International exposure within a globally respected organisation

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a financially strong international business investing in continued growth across Germany.

You'll take ownership of a strategically important territory, working closely with distributors and key commercial partners to grow market share and strengthen the company's position.

As the business develops, there will also be opportunities to progress into broader commercial or leadership responsibilities.

The role

• Develop new business opportunities across Germany.
• Build long-term relationships with distributors and strategic customers.
• Identify opportunities to expand market presence and strengthen distribution channels.
• Lead commercial negotiations and pricing discussions.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver sustainable commercial growth.

About you

You'll be a commercially focused business developer with experience selling into distributor-led markets.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven success developing new business through distributor-led sales channels.
• Experience within fuel distribution, lubricants, industrial chemicals or another commodity-based B2B market.
• An established network across German distributors, wholesalers or fuel-related customers.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing strategic accounts.
• Fluent German and English.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.