Business Development Manager German Market

What you'll do:

NinjaTrader is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Business Development Manager to grow and expand our Vendor Program in the German market. Reporting to the Manager of Business Development you will play a key role in onboarding and cultivating partnerships with vendors enhancing their visibility within the NinjaTrader Ecosystem and driving platform adoption. By driving new vendors to join the Ecosystem you will directly support the expansion of new users on the NinjaTrader platform and contribute to the continued growth of our global trading community. This position is ideal for someone with a strong sales background excellent German language skills and knowledge of the trading or commodity futures industry.

In this role you will:

• Identify and pursue inbound sales opportunities while actively conducting outbound prospecting efforts to attract high-quality vendors to the NinjaTrader Ecosystem ultimately supporting the expansion of new users on the NinjaTrader platform
• Guide new vendors through our comprehensive onboarding process including compliance checks quality assurance testing and facilitating a seamless handoff to Vendor Support post-approval
• Build and maintain strong long-term partnerships with vendors to support mutual growth and foster increased platform adoption
• Provide ongoing communication and proactive support to progress new vendors through the onboarding process and to ensure the satisfaction of existing vendors
• Collaborate with the Vendor Relations team to coordinate webinar events sponsored advertising and other promotional opportunities for vendors
• Participate in weekly Vendor Support Team meetings and provide updates on vendor progress and compliance matters
• Leverage Claude AI alongside Salesforce and Confluence to manage daily tasks automate reporting surface insights on vendor activity and track progress with greater speed and accuracy

What you'll need:

• Fluency in German with strong verbal and written communication skills essential for success in this role
• In-depth familiarity with the German market and an understanding of industry trends
• Minimum of two years of experience in business development sales or a related field
• Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with a proactive results-oriented hunter mentality
• Familiarity with the NinjaTrader platform preferred and experience with Salesforce advantageous
• Knowledge of the commodity futures industry or trading highly preferred
• Proven capability to work effectively with multiple teams including Compliance Marketing Sales Support Product Management and the Executive team
• Strong project management capabilities with excellent time management and organizational skills
• A polished and professional demeanor when interacting with vendors and industry partners
• A self-starter mindset with a strong sense of urgency and drive to grow the NinjaTrader Ecosystem

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $44000.00 - $76000.00 USD. In addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 4%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location:

This role is based in Chicago IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role

Hybrid:

For Chicago-based employees we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days we offer:

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

What We Do

More than 2 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003 we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible scalable and user-friendly. As a bold innovative thought leader in the trading space we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support daily free education and analysis access to developer apps and much more. We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together we continue to redefine what's possible in trading advocate for our customers and provide the best tools support and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community. Located in Chicago our entrepreneurial employee-centric culture is inspiring innovative and inviting. We're committed to diversity equity and inclusivity so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.

Why Work With Us

Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader you become part of an innovative forward-looking community that encourages creativity collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.

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