Business Development Manager (m/w/d) – B2B Handwerkspartner | Climate-Tech | Berlin at VARM GmbH | Berlin, Germany | Rezi

Business Development Manager (m/w/d) – B2B Handwerkspartner | Climate-Tech | Berlin at VARM GmbH

Business Development Manager (m/w/d) – B2B Handwerkspartner | Climate-Tech | Berlin

VARM GmbH · Berlin, Germany

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Business Development Manager (m/w/d) – B2B Handwerkspartner | Climate-Tech | Berlin

VARM GmbH · Berlin, Germany

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About the Role

In this role, you will acquire trade businesses as partners for VARM, managing the entire sales cycle from initial contact to successful onboarding. This is a true sales and partner management position where you will own your pipeline, conduct on-site visits, engage with owners and masters, and build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Own your pipeline from initial contact to contract closing, acquiring new trade partners for the VARM network.
  • Build relationships with trade businesses and ensure our partners are successful and satisfied.
  • Manage and optimize our outreach channels and processes using tools like Airtable and modern AI.
  • Contribute to shaping how partners will bring their own customer inquiries into the VARM network.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues from Partner Acquisition & Success.
  • Contribute ideas to our growth strategy for new regions.

Requirements

  • Proven success in acquiring B2B customers or partners, e.g., in sales, business development, or partner management.
  • Ideally, industry knowledge in construction, trades, HVAC, solar, or energy-efficient renovation, or the ability to quickly learn.
  • Speak the language of the trades: pragmatic, reliable, and on an equal footing with masters and management.
  • Structured, self-directed work style with a hands-on mentality.
  • Ability to maintain an overview even when multiple deals are running in parallel.
  • Valid driver's license (Class B) and enjoyment of regular on-site partner visits.
  • Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in Airtable, CRM systems, and modern AI tools.
  • Fluent German (C1+); English is a plus.

Skills

  • Sales
  • Partner Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Business Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Pipeline Management
  • Outreach
  • Airtable
  • CRM Systems
  • AI Tools
  • Negotiation

Location

  • Berlin-Kreuzberg
  • Remote
  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Professional

Benefits

  • Continued funding with €17.5 million Series A
  • Direct reporting to Director Venture Development
  • Regular, structured feedback and sparring
  • Measurable climate impact
  • Great office in Berlin-Kreuzberg
  • Home office flexibility
  • Training budget
  • Team events
  • Discounted fitness offers

About the Company

  • Buildings are Europe's largest energy consumers, accounting for 40% of energy use and 36% of CO₂ emissions. Over 85% of current buildings will still be standing in 2050, making building decarbonization crucial for climate neutrality.
  • At VARM, we believe in making buildings more energy-efficient by rethinking thermal insulation, helping customers save up to 50% on heating costs and CO₂ emissions.
  • Our goal is to become the market leader in thermal insulation in Europe and we have ambitious plans. This is an opportunity to achieve this goal with us and build a market-leading, sustainable company that makes a positive climate contribution.

Equal Opportunity

  • We value diversity and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.