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Business Development, EMEA (German Speaking)

Decagon· Founders Office
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London£170k - £210k + equityFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on cultivating and deepening executive relationships across large enterprises, PE firms, strategic partners, and the broader technology and investment ecosystem to drive Decagon’s expansion in the DACH/EMEA region. Not a traditional sales role; emphasizes executive presence, strategic partnerships, and founder-led collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Build and expand Decagon’s executive network across DACH, including enterprise customers, private equity firms, strategic partners, and investors
  • Partner directly with Decagon’s founders on high-stakes, complex enterprise opportunities
  • Cultivate relationships with C-level and VP-level executives in customer experience, operations, technology, and digital transformation
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships, including private equity firms, systems integrators, ecosystem partners, and PE-backed platforms
  • Work with PE firms to drive Decagon adoption across portfolio companies
  • Leverage executive relationships to accelerate enterprise evaluations, influence build vs. buy decisions, and drive urgency
  • Represent Decagon at executive briefings, private dinners, industry events, and partner meetings across Europe
  • Apply strong commercial judgment to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities across regions and verticals
  • Help shape Decagon’s EMEA market expansion strategy through direct market feedback

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in strategic growth, partnerships, enterprise GTM, or founder-adjacent roles
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives, VC/PE investors, and operators, and close complex, relationship-driven opportunities
  • Must be proficient in German
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Proven judgment in prioritizing deals, partners, and markets
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments without heavy process
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Skills

Required:Executive relationship buildingGerman language proficiency

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
  • Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
  • Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Decagon

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