
Business Development Manager – International
Glartek
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leiria • Portugal
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About the role
- Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities across international markets.
- Generate pipeline through outbound prospecting including cold calling, email outreach, social selling, and partner collaboration.
- Research target accounts, identify key stakeholders, and initiate engagement with decision-makers and C-level executives.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads to ensure strong opportunity development.
- Develop mid- and long-term strategic account plans to penetrate new markets and accounts.
- Manage and advance opportunities through the full sales cycle to successful closure.
- Prepare and deliver tailored product presentations, proposals, and RFP responses.
- Conduct consultative sales conversations to understand customer needs and demonstrate product value.
- Collaborate with channel partners and strategic alliances to expand pipeline.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitors, and market developments.
- Provide customer and market insights to product, marketing, and leadership teams.
- Work closely with marketing to optimize outbound campaigns and automation initiatives.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and manage pipeline forecasting.
- Track weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales metrics and performance targets.
- Apply structured sales methodologies to drive opportunities through the buying cycle.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in business development, SaaS sales, or international technology sales.
- Proven experience generating pipeline through outbound prospecting and cold outreach.
- Strong consultative selling and strategic account planning skills.
- Experience selling complex or technical solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Highly motivated “hunter” mindset with resilience and drive.
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar).
- Technical curiosity and ability to understand industrial technology solutions.
- Experience in Manufacturing, Utilities, Automotive, or industrial sectors is a plus.
- Existing network within manufacturing or industrial environments is advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Fluent Portuguese & English required.
- Spanish, or other languages are a strong advantage.
- Availability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).
Benefits
- Work on a cutting-edge industrial SaaS platform solving real-world operational challenges.
- Fast-paced scale-up environment with strong growth opportunities.
- Relaxed Culture & Flat Hierarchy: We foster an open and collaborative environment;
- 25 Vacation Days: including a special day off to celebrate your birthday, an extra day around Christmas and New Year’s;
- Stock Options: Own a piece of our success;
- Health, dental and vision insurance: Comprehensive coverage starting after one year;
- Meal Allowance;
- Learning & Development: 5 exclusive days per year for company-paid training and company library with a selection of technical books;
- Team Buildings: Regular events to strengthen our community including an annual hackathon (with rewards);
- Flexible holidays and working hours;
- Hybrid work (we require new hires to spend at least 3 full days per week at the office);
- Free coffee and refreshments in our offices;
- Your preferred IT setup (Mac or PC) and any required devices for your work;
- Home Office Setup: We'll provide what you need to work comfortably from home;
- Referral Program: Earn €250 for every successful referral;
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentSaaS salesoutbound prospectingconsultative sellingstrategic account planningCRM platformspipeline forecastingsales methodologiestechnical solutionsmarket insights
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsorganizational abilitiestime-management abilitieshunter mindsetresiliencedrivecustomer engagementcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeequivalent experience