Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
OUR WORK MODEL
Office-Based: This role is based in our office and requires you to work on-site full-time. During your initial training period, you will be required to work in the office five days a week. Once ramped up, you will have the option to work four days per week in the office.
YOUR ROLEAs a German speaking Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will play a key role in Cognism’s growth by exceeding your monthly meeting targets and generating new sales opportunities. This role requires ambition, resilience, and a competitive mindset. You’ll engage with a high volume of inbound leads and conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIESEngage with a high volume of inbound leads, quickly qualifying potential sales opportunities.
Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach, to generate new business.
Develop a deep understanding of our ideal customer profile to assess fit and need effectively.
Maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently work towards exceeding targets.
Stay agile and proactive in learning new tools, processes, and market trends.
Language Skills: Fluency in both German and English (spoken and written) is essential.
Communication: Strong ability to engage prospects, articulate value, and actively listen.
Mindset: Competitive and results-driven, with a strong desire to overachieve.
Curiosity & Problem-Solving: Ability to ask the right questions and uncover opportunities.
Coachability: Open to feedback and eager to learn and improve.
Resilience & Determination: Thrives in a high-rejection environment and stays motivated.
Sales Experience: Previous experience in sales is a plus but not essential.
Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred.
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
Skills Required
- Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
- Ability to engage prospects and articulate value
- Previous experience in sales (preferred but not essential)
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Cognism Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cognism and has not been reviewed or approved by Cognism.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Sales compensation for SDR and AE roles is considered broadly in line with market norms, with on‑target earnings seen as attainable for strong performers. Role and location specifics suggest UK SDR pay is near market, enabling reasonable earnings for performers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Annual leave is presented as generous, with an extra day off for birthdays and region‑specific policies. This positions time off as a meaningful part of the core package.
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Parental & Family Support — Maternity and paternity packages are highlighted as “excellent,” with details varying by country. This points to an emphasis on family support in the offering.
Cognism Insights
What We Do
Cognism is a leader in international sales intelligence, setting a new standard for data quality and compliance, trusted by 1800+ revenue teams worldwide. Cognism helps businesses find, engage and close their dream prospects by providing premium company and contact information, including firmographics, technographics, sales trigger events, intent data, verified business emails and phone-verified mobile numbers. Next level GDPR & CCPA compliance, combined with innovative technology and integrations with leading CRM and sales engagement partners, make Cognism the number one choice for businesses looking to create a predictable pipeline, find their next best business opportunity and overcome global compliance barriers.
