Business Development Graduate Program - German Market

About Us

Consultport is a global platform redefining how businesses access top-tier consulting talent. We connect leading companies with a network of 10,000+ freelance consultants, helping them drive critical initiatives faster, smarter, and more flexibly than ever before. 

Key Highlights

• 42% company growth year-over-year and counting
• Rapidly scaling company with big ambitions and a clear vision for the future
• Innovative product that is disrupting the consulting industry and solving a critical market need
• Global customer base expanding across Europe, Asia, and North America
• Strong leadership with a proven track record of scaling startups
• Clear career growth, mentorship, and personal development

Join us at a pivotal stage. We’re building the future of consulting, and this is your chance to shape it with us.

The Role

Over the course of 18 months, you will become a core contributor to Consultport’s commercial growth. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you will build and own relationships with C-level executives, lead strategic projects, and, by the end of the program, you’ll have a robust commercial skillset that sets you apart in the job market.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and manage your own book of business, developing client relationships and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching to negotiating and closing deals.
• Collaborate closely with our consultant network to design custom project solutions tailored to client needs.
• Lead projects between clients and top-tier freelance consultants across industries and geographies.
• Gain exposure to a broad array of industries including digital transformation, strategy, private equity, and operations.
• Work directly with senior leadership, gaining deep commercial insight and mentoring throughout.

What the next 18 months would look like for you: 

1. Business Development Trainee (0-6 months): Learn the fundamentals of consulting, develop relationships with consultants, and enhance your communication skills.
2. Business Development Coordinator (6-12 months): Collaborate on project management and stakeholder engagement, supervising consultant-client matching processes.
3. Business Development Associate (12-18 months): Take ownership of business growth, manage your own book of business, and run projects end-to-end with top-tier clients and consultants. 
4. And Beyond: You have the chance to convert to a permanent employee with us at Consultport, and continue your journey with us.

Your Profile

• About to graduate / recently graduated from a top university in Business, Communications, Economics or a similar field.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated ability to learn quickly and perform at a high level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to commit to the full 18 month program. 
• Min. 6 months of prior work experience preferably in sales, consulting, or a start up environment. 
• Based in or willing to relocate to Berlin for an onsite role
• Fluency in English and German is required

What we offer:

• Fully paid 18-month program with salary increases every 6 months, plus uncapped variable component
• Steep learning curve. You will regularly work with top consultants and senior decision makers at leading companies. 
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from the VP of client growth.
• Access exclusive training materials, workshops, and skill-building opportunities.
• Be part of a highly international team (20+ nationalities in a 45-person team) 
• Work from our modern office in the heart of Berlin, just five minutes from Mauerpark and some of the city’s best restaurants.
• Subsidies for public transportation and gym membership.
• Regular team lunches, social events, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

Does this sound like the next challenge for you? 

If so, apply with your CV and follow us on LinkedIn

Consultport is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Consultport, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that fostering a culture of inclusion is key to our success.