Vendor Relations Specialist - Remote

Overview

Join us at NinjaTrader and play a pivotal role in shaping the vendor landscape in the German market. If you’re passionate about sales, adept at building lasting relationships, and excited about the trading industry, we’d love to hear from you.

In Short

• Identify and pursue inbound sales opportunities while actively conducting outbound prospecting efforts to attract high-quality vendors to the NinjaTrader Ecosystem.
• Guide new vendors through our comprehensive onboarding process, including compliance checks, quality assurance testing, and facilitating a seamless handoff to Vendor Support post-approval.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with vendors to support mutual growth and foster increased platform adoption.
• Provide ongoing communication and proactive support to progress new vendors through the onboarding process and ensure the satisfaction of existing vendors.
• Collaborate with the vendor relations team to coordinate webinar events, sponsored advertising, and other promotional opportunities for vendors.
• Participate in weekly Vendor Support Team meetings and provide updates on vendor progress and compliance matters.
• Utilize tools such as Salesforce and Confluence to manage daily tasks, track progress, and report on vendor activity.

Requirements

• Language Proficiency – Fluency in German, with strong verbal and written communication skills essential for success in this role.
• Market Knowledge – In-depth familiarity with the German market and an understanding of industry trends.
• Experience – Minimum of two years in business development, sales, or a related field.
• Sales Acumen – Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a proactive, results-oriented "hunter" mentality.
• Technical Skills – Familiarity with NinjaTrader’s platform; experience with Salesforce is advantageous.
• Industry Insight – Knowledge of the commodity futures industry or trading is highly preferred.
• Collaborative Ability – Proven capability to work effectively with multiple teams, including Compliance, Marketing, Sales Support, Product Management, and the Executive team.
• Organizational Skills – Strong project management capabilities with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Professionalism – A polished and professional demeanor when interacting with vendors and industry partners.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and drive to grow the NinjaTrader Ecosystem.

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totaling over 55% remote time).
• Generous PTO.
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually.
• 1 Service Day Annually.
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match.
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking.
• Gym Membership.