Manager, Business Development – Germany, Berlin 

  

Are you experienced in developing and executing strategies to expand and optimize business network? Are you passionate about sales and growth? Western Union is looking for a manager to lead the Sales team in Germany.

Western Union powers your pursuit.  

This position is responsible to manage the team of Territory Sales Executives and Sr. Territory Sales Executives in charge of the relationship with Western Union retail agents in Germany. As Manager, Business Development you will be coordinating all agent activities to ensure network and revenue growth, brand awareness and visibility according to the Western Union standards. The position is based in Berlin and requires a minimum of 30% travelling.  

Role Responsibilities  

Provides professional leadership and development in the German Region for his/her team (team of 4 direct reports and up to 18 sales employees)  

Drives location ramp up for all small to medium sized retail agents across all channels & products  

Works closely with his/her Team to ensure continuous growth of the network  

Defines agent ramp up plan, monitoring and reporting  

Sets up and drives regular and detailed relation management plan for all retail agents according to performance and strategic relevance together with his/her team  

Aligns with Head of Marketing to ensure WU Marketing strategy is implemented  

Manages agent topics in close cooperation with international teams within Western Union  

Reports into Regional Director  

  

Role Requirements   

Preferably money transfer with focus on managing small and medium sized companies  

Good sales and relationship Management skills  

 5 years management experience preferably in 

Solid knowledge of German market  

Proven senior leadership skills and track-record  

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills also on an international level  

MS office proficiency  

Fluency in German and English ( additional languages are nice to have ) 

  

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.  

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.  

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

Benefits  

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few  
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.  

Your specific benefits include:  

Pension  

Life & Medical Cover  

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws  

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

03-30-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.