Business Development Manager - VP (Aladdin Client Business)
BlackRock · Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job highlights
- Drive growth in DACH region for private markets data.
- Manage full sales lifecycle, from outreach to close.
- Expand client relationships and generate subscription revenue.
- Utilize market expertise to meet sales targets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for team success.
About the role
About This Role
This role sits within Preqin, part of BlackRock’s Aladdin Client Business. Together, we are transforming how private markets data and technology power investment decisions globally. Preqin plays a critical role in expanding BlackRock’s private markets capabilities, complementing the Aladdin platform and helping clients view, analyze, and act across their entire portfolio. We are ambitious, collaborative, and deeply client focused — and we are just getting started! Our mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We are a diverse bunch of people who like to analyse, reinvent, and enhance how we work, and all in the pursuit of a better experience for our colleagues and clients. There are limitless problems to solve and opportunities for development, alongside a team of clever and caring colleagues. Our culture is based on respect, inclusion, diversity but also challenge and stretch and value feedback. We believe that people reach their best potential when the different facets of their home, work and community are all cared about. We can promise you fun, fast paced work environment, offer competitive and innovative benefits, and the ability to define your role in pursuit of your aspirations.
Your Role
As a Vice President within Preqin’s Business Development team, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth across the DACH region. We are looking for a commercially driven, relationship oriented professional who is excited to build momentum, open doors, and close meaningful partnerships. In this role, we trust you to make an immediate impact — generating new subscription revenue, building a strong and sustainable pipeline, and expanding existing client relationships in close partnership with our Aladdin Client Engagement colleagues. You will be at the forefront of our go to market efforts in Germany, driving demand through localized events, targeted outreach, and strategic lead generation. This is a highly visible role with real ownership, autonomy, and opportunity to shape how we grow in one of our most important markets!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own the full sales lifecycle, from first conversation to close.
- Engage senior decision makers, understand client needs, and deliver thoughtful, value-driven solutions.
- Actively develop new business opportunities while uncovering strategic expansion opportunities within existing clients.
- Bring Preqin’s products and capabilities to life, confidently articulating how we help clients solve complex challenges in private markets.
- Deliver compelling proposals, run impactful product demonstrations, and act as a trusted partner throughout the buying journey.
- Work cross-functionally, share insights, and contribute to a team culture that celebrates success and learns from every experience.
What We Are Looking For
- Fluency in English and German.
- Meaningful experience in business development or account management within financial services, alternative investments, or B2B SaaS environments.
- Proven track record of delivering results — consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Comfort navigating complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to negotiate thoughtfully, identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities, and create long-term value for clients.
- Commercially savvy, analytically strong, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to solve problems, take ownership of outcomes, and manage priorities with a disciplined yet flexible approach.
- Strong teammate who builds trust quickly, collaborates openly, and contributes positively to team momentum.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with technology more broadly.
Our Benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock. BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Key skills/competency
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Financial Services
- Alternative Investments
- B2B SaaS
- Sales Targets
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales Lifecycle Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- German Market
Skills & topics
- Business Development Manager
- Sales
- Account Management
- Financial Services
- Alternative Investments
- B2B SaaS
- DACH Region
- Client Acquisition
- Pipeline Management
- Revenue Generation
- Germany
- BlackRock
- Preqin
- Aladdin
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight business development and account management experience in financial services, alternative investments, or B2B SaaS. Quantify achievements with sales targets met or exceeded.
- Showcase language skills: Emphasize fluency in both English and German, detailing any experience working within the DACH region.
- Demonstrate sales acumen: Prepare to discuss your approach to complex sales cycles, client needs assessment, negotiation strategies, and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
- Highlight collaboration: Provide examples of your ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, build trust, and contribute to team momentum.
- Research BlackRock's values: Understand their mission of financial well-being and how Preqin contributes to it; align your application with their focus on client-centricity and innovation.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is required for the Business Development Manager role at BlackRock's Preqin?
- The Business Development Manager role at BlackRock's Preqin requires meaningful experience in business development or account management within financial services, alternative investments, or B2B SaaS environments. Fluency in both English and German is also essential for this position.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Business Development Manager in the DACH region?
- The Business Development Manager will be responsible for accelerating growth in the DACH region by generating new subscription revenue, building a strong sales pipeline, expanding existing client relationships, and driving demand through localized events and strategic outreach.
- How does BlackRock support employee well-being and professional development?
- BlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, resources for physical and emotional well-being, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO). They are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive.
- What is BlackRock's hybrid work model for this Business Development Manager position?
- BlackRock operates on a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week with 1 day flexible for remote work. This model is designed to foster collaboration and accelerate learning, particularly for new joiners.
- How does Preqin complement BlackRock's Aladdin platform?
- Preqin plays a critical role in expanding BlackRock's private markets capabilities by providing data and technology that complements the Aladdin platform, enabling clients to view, analyze, and act across their entire portfolio.
- What kind of sales targets can be expected for the Business Development Manager role?
- Candidates are expected to have a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets. The role focuses on generating new subscription revenue and expanding client relationships within the DACH region.
- Is there an opportunity for career growth within this role at BlackRock?
- Yes, the role offers significant ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape growth in a key market. BlackRock is committed to providing development opportunities to help employees thrive.