Business Development Manager, Cable Protection

ReSus Consult GmbH

Business Development Manager specializing in cable protection for a leading supplier in telecommunications. Focused on strategic growth, key account management, and market expansion in Germany.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €80,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage cable protection, strategic key account management, and market development within the electrification sector. Proficient in project management, sales strategies, and effective communication in both German and English.

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High-Voltage Cable ProtectionKey Account ManagementProject ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Research

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Hard Skills

Project CostingProposal PreparationContract NegotiationMarket Potential IdentificationTechnical EducationCommercial Education

Soft Skills

Customer FocusSelf-MotivationStructured Working StyleTeam CollaborationStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

Office ApplicationsCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

ElectrificationTransmission System OperatorsDistribution System OperatorsHigh-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)Passive Telecommunications Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishment, development and expansion of the cable protection business unit
Brand development for power supply / electrification in the German market
Strategic and sustainable key account management in Germany with a focus on transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs)
Continuous monitoring of grid and HVDC infrastructure projects and assessment of their requirements
Management of acquisition activities from project costing and proposal preparation through to contract negotiation with investors, grid operators and energy utilities
Close collaboration with international sales teams in the cable protection area
Market research and identification of market potential in the high-voltage cable protection segment for HVDC transmission lines
Strengthening and positioning of the sales brand and market presence
Organising and delivering company and product presentations as well as trade-show participation for the cable protection business area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical or commercial education or equivalent qualification with a focus on project and sales knowledge in high-voltage cable protection
Professional experience in high-voltage cable protection – ideally with passive telecommunications technology, communications engineering or electrification projects
High willingness to travel nationally as a Key Account Manager (ideally residing in northern Germany)
Sales-oriented personality with strong customer focus
Confident manner and structured way of working
Self-motivation, personal responsibility, commitment, independence, loyalty and flexibility
Ability to work in teams in both national and international B2B environments
Proficient with Office applications and CRM systems
Excellent written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Varied responsibilities in a dynamic, innovative and flexible company with significant scope for initiative and flat hierarchies
Attractive, performance-based salary and numerous additional benefits
Company car for private use (unmarked/neutral livery) and home office equipment
Support for individual training and development, with prospects for a leadership role
Extremely friendly and collegial “hand-in-hand” working atmosphere