Business Development Executive

WHO WE ARE:
Generis is a global B2B events company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Since 2013, we've produced industry-leading summits across North America, connecting business leaders to share ideas, learn, and build partnerships that drive progress.

We expanded into Europe in 2022 and proudly opened our first European office in Berlin in 2023. As we continue to grow internationally, we're looking for driven, collaborative, and ambitious individuals to join our team.

Our focus on transforming the way people connect has allowed us to partner with some of the world's most recognized brands — including
Bayer, Google, Novo Nordisk, Siemens, BMW
, and more.

At Generis, you'll be part of a diverse, energetic, and growth-oriented team producing world-class events across multiple industries. We offer a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with continuous learning opportunities and clear paths for career advancement.

Check us out on social

Instagram: @generisgroup

Twitter: @generisgp

Candidates must be authorized to work in Germany

Office Location:
Chausseestraße 19, 10115 Berlin
(*This position requires 100% in-office presence)

Formal Job Title:
Teleperformance Specialist

Employment Term:
1 year contract with the opportunity to convert to full time

Role Type:
Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

The Role:

We're seeking a motivated
Business Development Executive
to join our Berlin office. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their career in sales and business development within an international setting.

You will play a key role in building relationships with senior decision-makers and driving attendance at our executive summits across Europe.

Duties and Day-To-Day:

• Engage in outbound cold-calling with senior decision-makers in targeted industries to explore their interest in attending our business summits.
• Responsible for generating your own leads to maintain a healthy pipeline of contacts that you can reach out to in your business development efforts.
• Utilize cutting-edge sales tools such as
  Salesforce CRM, Revenue Hero, ZoomInfo, HubSpot
  , and more to research leads, manage your pipeline, and connect directly with senior executives
• Consistently meet weekly, monthly, and overall campaign targets, focusing on metrics such as call volume, lead generation, and new business acquisition.
• Stay up to date with industry news, clients and proposition value for designated products you are supporting.
• Participate in continuous training sessions led by your Sales Manager, collaborating closely on a daily basis to develop your expertise in sales and business knowledge

The Individual:

• 1+ year of experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or other fast-paced, client-facing roles
• Excellent English communication skills; German is a plus
• Confident engaging with senior-level executives
• Driven by measurable goals and eager to exceed them
• Ambitious, proactive, and results-oriented
• Receptive to feedback and quick to implement improvements
• Quick learner with the ability to understand new industries and trends
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Motivated to grow professionally and advance within the organization

The Package:

• Base salary and a strong, uncapped performance based commission structure
• Top performers will fast-track their career progression into leadership opportunities
• Comprehensive training and mentorship for professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement into management roles.
• Monthly company-wide town hall meeting with announcements, awards and social festivities
• Opportunities for top performers to travel to participate in our EU business summits

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Friday 8:30AM - 4:30 PM.

Awards and Recognition:

Generis is proudly ranked on;

2025 - The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times

2025 - Canada's Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

2024 - Canada's Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

2020 - The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times

2020 - Growth List of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies - Canadian Business and Maclean's

2020 - Canada's Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

2019 - Canada's Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

Generis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.