Business Development Manager

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC

Business Development Manager driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients in localization services. Focused on healthcare, e-learning, manufacturing, and technology industries with leadership growth potential.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and secure new business opportunities in localization, translation, and multilingual content services, with a strong emphasis on healthcare, e-learning, manufacturing, and technology industries.
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to expand the company’s market share in localization services.
Respond to inbound leads and proactively reach out to potential clients to guide them through the sales cycle.
Prepare and present customized proposals, pricing models, and solutions that align with client localization needs.
Engage in networking, industry events, trade shows, and online platforms to build strong relationships and generate leads.
Stay up to date on industry trends, client challenges, and competitive insights to position the company as a trusted partner in localization.
Utilize CRM tools to document all sales activities, track progress, and ensure accurate reporting.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted outreach campaigns and promotional materials.
Conduct regular check-ins to provide updates, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling localization solutions.
Support the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring they understand service offerings and workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, linguistics, international relations, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in sales or business development within the localization, translation, or language services industry.
Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and securing high-value deals.
Prior experience in team management or leadership is highly desirable.
Proven ability to generate leads and close sales in the localization industry.
Strong understanding of localization processes, translation services, and multilingual content strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven approach to sales.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
Experience in localization technology integration sales to cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, and Fintech.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategylead generationproposal developmentpricing modelslocalization processestranslation servicesmultilingual content strategieslocalization technology integrationbusiness developmentrevenue goals

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsproactive approachresults-drivenrelationship buildingteam managementleadershipclient onboarding