Business Development Representative (German-Speaking)

Overview

Smartling is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Representative for a remote, work-from-home position based in Ireland. Smartling’s Business Development team is a group of highly motivated sales professionals whose focus is to source and engage with high-potential prospects. As the first point of contact with potential customers, you will qualify active buying interest and be a critical part of the bridge between marketing and sales to ensure new customer acquisition is consistent, high-quality, and frictionless. 

Smartling was founded 14 years ago to make localisation and translation seamless. Today, Smartling is profitable and backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, supporting company growth and expanding our market share and leadership position. We are the only cloud-based, AI-enabled translation platform that combines a Neural Machine Translation Hub and professional language services, empowering teams to collaborate in real-time to create experiences customers love.

What’s in it for you

• Become a business representative via regular and structured coaching and training
• Be a part of an ambitious and highly motivated team
• You will learn vital prospecting skills and be a champion in discovery calls with prospects 
• Develop your core foundation and launch your career as a SaaS sales professional
• Work in a fast-paced technology company
• Sales performance incentives for fun (SPIFFs!)

You Will

• Work alongside marketing and sales to source and engage with high-potential prospects and companies
• Develop and execute outreach strategies via email, Zoom and social channels
• Generate curiosity with potential customers by clearly articulating Smartling’s value proposition
• Act as a consultative partner for potential customers; fielding questions and handling objections
• Once prospects have been qualified and a fit has been identified, execute a hand-off to Account Executives
• Diligently record and manage prospect and company information in Salesforce.com
• Become a Smartling expert, maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the product, competitive positioning and industry trends
• Be a Smartling ambassador at industry events and conferences

You Have

• Proficiency in German
• Interest in sales as a career
• Track record of top performance in a competitive environment
• A natural passion and curiosity for fast-paced technology
• Clear communicator with a deep sense of empathy
• A self-starter who loves problem-solving and teamwork
• Excellent written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 1 year customer-facing experience
• A home office setup conducive for working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member*

Preferred but not required

• Working knowledge of sales and marketing tools, e.g. Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, Outreach
• Prior experience within a fast-paced technology company

You Are

• Results-focused. Motivated, hard-working and ready to level up to your career goals
• Curious: You’re a “forever learner” with an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge
• Enthusiastic. A fun and energetic co-worker
• Customer-focused. Passionate for client success at all times
• Detail-oriented. Have excellent time management and organisational skills
• A team-player.  Who gets excited by a fast-paced, high-energy environment

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom 🏡- we are remote-first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth 💰 - we offer a competitive salary
• Wellness - company-sponsored Health insurance plan & pension plan with company matching
• Balance - flexible PTO + 10 bank holidays! Generous parental leave 
• Culture 🤝- an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral programs and Apple equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter-free) background.

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