Business Development Senior Manager (f/m/x), Frankfurt/Main (Full-Time)
About the Company
Our purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. Our vision is to be a trusted investment manager, respected for our expertise in restorative real estate investment enabling people, communities and eco-systems to thrive.
We are a dedicated real estate and real-estate debt specialist managing €25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors globally. Our global platform of 15 locations enables us to combine a truly global perspective with local expertise to offer investors a range of compelling strategies.
The firm has over 30 years of experience delivering real estate strategies for investors, with over 380 staff dedicated to positive client outcomes. Our strategies span the office, logistics & industrial, retail, living and debt sectors, and have been designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of investors.
Responsible investment is integrated into our investment-management process to ensure that responsible investment risks and opportunities are not siloed, but recognised and acted upon throughout our business, as well as communicated to investors.
Savills Investment Management: Resilience. Responsibility. Results.
Job Purpose
The Sales Manager takes independent ownership of specific, ongoing projects within the Client Capital DACH team, driving capital-raising activities across targeted regions and product strategies, including club deals, asset management solutions and debt strategies. Over time, the role will evolve into full responsibility for designated client segments, product areas or geographic regions, offering a clear pathway to a senior sales position within a growing, entrepreneurial team.
We are seeking a candidate with some experience in sales, capital markets, or asset and portfolio management who is ready to take on genuine responsibility and develop into a senior role over time.
Your responsibilities will include...
Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
Taking full ownership of sales projects and driving them independently from initiation through to completion, including club deals, asset management strategies, and debt placements
Leading investor outreach activities, including organising meetings and managing roadshows, exhibitions, and webinars
Managing the full follow-up process for meetings and events, ensuring proper documentation and coordination of next steps
Identifying and developing new institutional client opportunities across the DACH region through independent research and market analysis
Maintaining the institutional pipeline using Salesforce/Navatar and providing structured reporting to senior management
Collaborating with international funds and Investor Relations teams, ensuring the quality and completeness of investor materials while adhering to Risk & Compliance requirements
Applying strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, combined with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced business environment
What we are looking for…
University degree in Economics, Finance or Real Estate (Master’s degree preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree combined with relevant professional qualifications)
Several years of professional experience in institutional sales, capital markets, asset management or the real estate industry
Strong understanding of, and genuine interest in, private markets, including real estate, private credit and alternative investments
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with senior executives, clients and colleagues at all levels
A proactive, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Business-fluent German and English, advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), and a willingness to work in an international, dynamic environment and travel as required
What we offer you...
A responsible and independent role within our Business Development team, offering attractive long-term development opportunities
A challenging position with a broad range of topics in an international working environment, in close collaboration with colleagues across our European offices
A friendly, collegial team culture, combined with an international outlook through Savills IM’s global network, and opportunities to work in a modern and flexible IT environment
An attractive remuneration package including a company pension scheme, flexible working hours, and mobile working options
Individual training and certification opportunities, a central Frankfurt office with excellent public transport access, and a flat hierarchy with an open-door policy
We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. Savills IM offers several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion, as well as ensuring our principles are built in to all of our processes, practices and expectations.
- Department
- Business Development
- Locations
- Frankfurt
- Employment type
- Full-time
Frankfurt
Our Benefits
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Competitive Holiday Allowance
We recognise the importance of time away from work and offer competitive annual leave -
Global and Local Networking
Join in the fun of our social events, from holiday parties to summer hikes with your office colleagues. -
Rewards for you
We reward our employees for loyalty and performance, and offer competitive salaries and performance bonuses. -
Time for what matters
Our volunteering/charity days afford you the opportunity to give back to local communities, from soup kitchens, to canal clean-ups and bake sales.
Our people are at the core of everything we do
With offices in over 15 locations globally, Savills IM employees love to get together when they can, to network, learn, collaborate and most importantly have fun!