Business Development Representative (German Speaking)
Sphera is searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Development Representative with a “go getter” sales hunter mentality to join our fast-growing sales team. As a member of our professional sales team, you will both follow up on marketing inquiries as well as hunt for new business opportunities with the goal of setting appointments for our global salesforce. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that likes to work hard and have fun while they are doing it. All reps will be ramped up with a progression of virtual training, meetings with peers and business partners, and live practice to begin their sales journey.
Location: United Kingdom (London, England)
Responsibilities
- Proactively seek out new business opportunities through outbound calling to engage, consult, and set appointments for field Sales Executives
- Focus on outbound campaigns and business development activities (calls, emails, social media) as well as promptly following up on inquiries coming from marketing programs
- Leverage proven consultative sales methodologies to analyze the prospect’s business to address their changing automation needs
- Leverage current technology to develop and manage a follow up cadence to systematically nurture potential leads that aren’t quite ready to buy
- Participate in interactive training and educational sessions to stay abreast of changes in Sphera solutions, sales, and the industry
- Consistently achieve and/or exceed daily activity and sales targets
Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial Inside Sales environment
- Experience working with clients in a sales-oriented environment; experience selling over the phone and cold calling is a plus
- Dynamic personality that comes across well over the phone and the ability to engage potential clients with confidence and presentation
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet; when faced with new challenges, you persevere
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or marketing; or equivalent work experience
- 1+ year of sales experience, with a successful track record in a solution-based selling environment highly preferred
- Software and/or Software as a Service (SaaS) product sales highly preferred
- Business to Business (B2B) sales experience highly preferred
- Self-motivated, high-energy individual that can thrive in a competitive but fun team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tools highly preferred
- Fluent in both German and English
Employment type
Job function
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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