International Business Development Director (m/w/d)

International Business Development Director – Germany (m/w/d)Location: Germany (Remote)Salary: €120,000 - €135,000 + discretionary bonusJob Type: Permanent via Employer of Record (EOR)About UsROI is an award‑winning automotive technology and services business working with vehicle manufacturers and leasing companies to improve fleet efficiency, performance, and customer experience. Following strong success in the UK market, ROI is now expanding internationally and is seeking an International Business Development Director to grow its presence in the German market and beyond.The RoleThis is a senior, relationship‑led position focused on market entry, opportunity creation, and strategic engagement with German OEMs and leasing companies. You will act as ROI's local representative, building credibility, opening doors, and enabling long‑term commercial growth for ROI's custom automotive technology platforms.This role does not carry direct sales targets or responsibility for closing business. Commercial contracts will be executed through ROI's UK entity in the short term.Key responsibilities include:Build and maintain senior relationships with German OEM stakeholders across fleet, commercial, and digital functionsRepresent ROI credibly in the German automotive market as a trusted technology partnerIdentify and develop opportunities for ROI's custom automotive technology platforms, including Agreements Engine, Leasing Portal, Fleet Gateway and associated productsSupport UK‑based Sales Directors by shaping opportunities and providing local market insightFacilitate peer‑to‑peer engagement between German and UK OEM stakeholdersProvide insight into German OEM structures, agreement processes, and decision‑making dynamicsAdvise on localisation, implementation readiness, and market‑specific considerationsWhat We're Looking ForNative German speaker with fluent EnglishExtensive experience in the automotive industry, ideally OEM, fleet, or automotive technologyEstablished senior relationships within German OEMsComfortable operating peer‑to‑peer with Director‑level stakeholdersStrategic, consultative, and relationship‑led approachAble to work autonomously in an international expansion environmentWhy Join ROI?Play a pivotal role in ROI's international expansionSenior, trusted position with high strategic impactProven, category‑defining automotive technology with no direct competitorsOpportunity to help shape long‑term international growthCompetitive salary with strong benefits including discretionary bonus structureReady to drive the next stage of your career? Apply now or get in touch with our team to find out more.We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive workplace.Operating in the UK & Europe across five sites, ROI delivers a range of outsourced solutions across marketing, tech, people operations and insight to our Automotive clients, resulting in increased operational efficiency, sales and customer satisfaction.#J-18808-Ljbffr