Business Development Manager

Awaze

. Expand the NOVASOL vacation-home portfolio across the Bremen–Oldenburg region and surrounding areas .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on relationship building, pipeline management, and negotiation within the vacation rental and tourism industry. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for tracking sales activities and results while maintaining a structured approach to prospecting and market analysis.

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Sales Pipeline ManagementNegotiation SkillsProspecting SkillsSalesforce ProficiencyMarket Analysis

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Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedResults-OrientedStructured Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Vacation RentalTravel IndustryTourism IndustryKPI-Driven SalesProperty Viewings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand the NOVASOL vacation-home portfolio across the Bremen–Oldenburg region and surrounding areas
Proactively identify and acquire new vacation-home owners
Conduct market analyses, direct outreach, referral-based prospecting, and build a local network
Independently develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline
Manage the entire sales process, from initial contact through property viewings, presentations, contract negotiations, and closing
Represent Awaze and NOVASOL to prospective partners
Build long-term relationships with owners, local partners, and businesses
Monitor the local market and competition and identify new business opportunities
Advise prospective owners on maximizing the potential of their vacation properties, including presentation, positioning, marketing, and pricing
Support the onboarding of new properties into the portfolio through to publication
Collaborate with internal teams after contract signing
Use Salesforce to manage the pipeline, activities, and results
Conduct regular property viewings and face-to-face meetings within the assigned sales territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for sales and building new relationships
Self-motivated, independent, and results-oriented approach
Proven experience in a target- and KPI-driven sales environment, ideally with responsibility for a larger geographic territory
Strong negotiation skills and sound commercial understanding
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and develop long-term relationships
Strong prospecting skills and initiative in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Structured, self-directed working style and the ability to consistently manage a sales pipeline
Willingness to travel regularly within the region and conduct face-to-face visits with prospective owners and at vacation homes
Interest in the vacation-rental, travel, or tourism industry; industry experience is an advantage but not essential
Ideally based in the Bremen–Oldenburg region; candidates based in the greater Hamburg area may also be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
30 days of annual leave
Competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary and commission
Neutral company car available for private use
Flexible working hours
Freedom to largely organize your own working day
Predominantly remote or field-based working
Open, experienced, and diverse team culture
Numerous opportunities to learn, develop your strengths, and take on additional responsibility
Career development opportunities across different functions, areas of responsibility, and countries
Up to 40% discount on vacation stays with our brands across Europe
Exclusive travel discounts on more than 100,000 properties across Europe
Competitive, locally relevant benefits and discounts