Business Development Representative (Spanish Speaker)

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Lisbon, PRT
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Software
Sovos enables businesses to report their tax and regulatory obligations to the government.
The Role
Drive market demand by engaging prospects, qualifying leads, and creating pipeline for Account Executives. Meet activity and pipeline quotas, execute territory plans, and recommend process improvements while managing multiple priorities independently.
Summary Generated by Built In

Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.


The Work You'll Do:

As a Business Development Representative at Sovos, you'll be the driving force behind building market demand for our industry-leading compliance solutions. This is a high-energy, high-impact role where you'll connect with potential customers, uncover opportunities, and set the stage for meaningful business relationships.

You'll work at the intersection of sales and marketing—turning leads into conversations and conversations into qualified opportunities for our sales team. If you're hungry to learn, love the thrill of outreach, and want to build a career in a fast-growing global company, this is your launchpad.

More specifically, you will:

  • Work directly with prospective customers to identify and develop sales opportunities
  • Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets
  • Meet and exceed pipeline creation and revenue quotas
  • Effectively qualify inbound leads to provide high-quality opportunities for the sales team
  • Partner with Account Executives to identify and execute territory plans
  • Execute a formalised business development process with consistency and creativity
  • Recommend improvements to business development strategies, processes, documents, and tools to benefit internal teams and external prospects
  • Autonomously manage multiple priorities and actively drive effective pipeline development

What We Need From You

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written
  • Minimum of 0-12 months as a successful Business Development Representative or equivalent success in a BDR role
  • Proven history of achieving and exceeding monthly BDR quotas for Dials, Appointments, and Opportunities
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a drive to make the Business Development team better
  • Quota experience preferred with demonstrated ability to exceed targets
  • General understanding of business, financial systems, and organisational decision-making
  • Ability to engage confidently with mid-level and executive contacts
  • Self-motivated and quick to learn new concepts and technologies
  • Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to present to groups of all sizes
  • Strong planning, organising, and prioritisation abilities
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills with keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency with contact management solutions (e.g., Salesforce.com) and Microsoft Office suite
  • Creative and adaptable communication style
  • Assertive and persistent approach to outreach
  • Creative problem-solving abilities with a genuine desire to learn and improve
  • Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

  • An opportunity to work with a global team
  • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days!
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Globally recognised Training and Development programs

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.


Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written
  • 0-12 months as a successful Business Development Representative or equivalent BDR success
  • Proven history of achieving and exceeding monthly BDR quotas for dials, appointments, and opportunities
  • Quota experience
  • General understanding of business, financial systems, and organisational decision-making
  • Ability to engage confidently with mid-level and executive contacts
  • Self-motivated and quick to learn new concepts and technologies
  • Effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
  • Strong planning, organising, and prioritisation abilities
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills with keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency with contact management solutions (e.g., Salesforce.com) and Microsoft Office suite
  • Creative and adaptable communication style; assertive and persistent outreach
  • Creative problem-solving abilities with a desire to learn and improve
  • Successful clearance of a background check upon hire

Sovos Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sovos and has not been reviewed or approved by Sovos.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or unlimited time off is broadly offered and stands out as a strong aspect of the package. While usage may depend on workload and manager norms, the breadth of the policy is clear.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is included, with examples of extended maternity and multi‑week leave for other parents. This support complements wider family‑oriented resources.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness resources, donation matching, volunteer time off, recognition programs, and structured development/mentorship are part of a broad offering. Remote/flexible work options and community perks further bolster everyday wellbeing.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Sovos provides businesses with the confidence needed to navigate an increasingly regulated world. Offering a modern, IT driven response to compliance, Sovos’ solutions are scalable, reliable and secure and provide a great user experience. Sovos has more than 100,000 customers, including half the Fortune 500, as well as businesses of every size operating in more than 70 countries. The company’s cloud-based solutions integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes. Sovos has employees throughout the Americas and Europe and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.

Why Work With Us

We are dedicated to being a place where people truly enjoy being. We promote internally and offer a variety of development programs internally. Tax and the regulatory compliance space is also an incredibly stable industry! It changes a lot (because, tax!) but it is never going away. It is always something businesses will have to do!

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