Business Development Executive

**Business Development Executive - Hamburg, Bremen, Dresden, Leipzig, Halle (Work From Home)**

**Does playing a role in business growth sound exciting to you?**

Does playing a key role in business growth excite you?

Are you passionate about making financial services accessible to everyone, everywhere?

Then it’s time to join Western Union as a **Business Development Executive.**

**Western Union powers your pursuit.**

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll drive revenue growth across your region by acquiring new agents and boosting performance at existing locations. You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from identifying prospects and negotiating terms to closing deals and ensuring successful onboarding and ramp-up.

You’ll also play a critical role in agent development and performance, ensuring compliance and long-term success across your territory.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Manage the full sales process for Independent agents, including presenting the complete product portfolio where relevant.
- Lead agent onboarding from contract negotiation through to activation and training.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the agent network.
- Collect and submit all required documentation and ensure complete onboarding packages.
- Support new locations through ramp-up to maximize early revenue performance.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing agents to drive same-store sales.
- Conduct regular visits to top-performing locations and proactively resolve issues within the network.
- Achieve productivity and revenue targets across all locations in your territory.
- Oversee the full agent lifecycle for all Independent agents in your assigned region.

**Role Requirements**
- Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to identify and convert high-potential leads.
- Experience managing onboarding processes, including documentation and cross-functional coordination.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Willingness to travel up to 70% within the region; valid driving license required.
- Familiarity with or interest in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, or surrounding regions is a plus.
- A degree is advantageous, but equivalent experience is welcome.
- Fluency in both English and German; additional languages are a plus.

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

Western Union is on a mission to become the world’s most accessible financial services provider — transforming lives and communities along the way. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, we serve 200+ countries and territories, connecting millions of people through both digital and physical channels.

Beyond moving money, we build simple, secure, and accessible products that empower our customers to move forward.

As we support our global customer base, we’re equally committed to helping our employees reach their goals. You’ll have ample opportunities to grow your skills, build a meaningful career, and enjoy a competitive compensation package.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of financial services, **it’s time for Western Union.**

**Benefits**

You’ll have access to:

- Short-term incentives
- Multiple health insurance options
- Accident and life insurance
- Best-in-class development platforms

**Germany-specific benefits include**:

- Defined Contribution pension plan
- Group Life policy provided via the pension plan

**We are passionate about diversity.**

We also provide accommodations to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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