Business Development Representative with Italian

remoteo; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Hybrid work in Barcelona

Permanent contract

International team

Descripción de la vacante

Babel Profiles is seeking a Business Development Representative to own the first stage of the Italian market sales cycle. You will identify prospects, engage in meaningful conversations and qualify opportunities before passing them to Account Executives.

The role targets enterprise-level prospects for a complex SaaS solution, with success measured by the quality of opportunities created. Hybrid role based in Barcelona with international exposure.

Formación

• Experience in B2B SaaS sales is essential.
• At least 2 years in a BDR/ SDR or comparable outbound role.
• Proven ability to identify, engage and qualify prospects.
• Experience handling complex products or solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Own the first stage of the Italian market sales cycle from prospecting to qualification.
• Research target accounts and key decision-makers in Italy.
• Engage prospects via high-volume outbound channels including cold calls and emails.
• Aim for ~50 outbound calls per day with personalized outreach.
• Qualify leads based on business needs, timing, and relevance.

Conocimientos

B2B SaaS sales

BDR outbound

Cold calling

Lead qualification

Complex SaaS solutions

Hunter mentality

Descripción del empleo

Ready to turn cold prospects into real business opportunities?

Our client is a leading B2B SaaS company specialising in transportation and logistics solutions.

As a Business Development Representative, you'll take ownership of the first stage of the sales cycle for the Italian market, identifying relevant prospects, creating meaningful conversations and qualifying opportunities before handing them over to the Account Executive team.

This is a high-impact outbound role for someone who enjoys the challenge of opening doors, navigating complex B2B conversations and uncovering genuine business needs. You'll work with enterprise-level prospects and a complex SaaS solution, with your success measured by the quality of the opportunities you create.

Languages

• Full professional level of Italian
• Professional level of English
• Spanish is a plus

Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the first stage of the sales cycle for the Italian market, from identifying potential customers to qualifying relevant business opportunities
• Research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers within the Italian market
• Proactively engage prospects through a high-volume outbound approach, using cold calling, email and other relevant channels
• Make approximately 50 outbound calls per day, combining consistent activity with personalised and targeted outreach
• Develop conversations with prospects to understand their business needs, challenges and potential fit with Alpega's solutions
• Qualify leads based on business needs, potential, timing and relevance, with a strong focus on converting leads into genuine sales opportunities
• Generate Sales Qualified Leads and create a pipeline of high-quality opportunities for the Account Executive team
• Manage the complete follow-up process after initial contact, ensuring promising prospects are nurtured through the qualification stage
• Book and conduct initial meetings with qualified prospects, ensuring the opportunity is sufficiently developed before handing it over to the relevant Account Executive
• Follow up on meetings and opportunities generated by other members of the business development team when required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect and opportunity information throughout the sales process
• Work closely with Account Executives and the wider sales team to ensure a smooth handover and maximise the potential of qualified opportunities
• Develop a strong understanding of Alpega's SaaS solutions and the business challenges they address, enabling you to hold credible conversations with prospects
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of the Italian market, adapting your prospecting approach to its specific characteristics
• Focus on opportunity quality rather than simply maximising the number of meetings booked, with performance ultimately linked to qualified opportunities generated
• Contribute to business development activities across other markets, particularly Iberia, when relevant

Core Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in B2B SaaS sales is essential
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a BDR, SDR or comparable outbound sales position
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cold calling and outbound prospecting
• Proven ability to identify, engage and qualify potential customers
• Experience working with a relatively complex product or solution
• Strong commercial drive and a genuine hunter mentality
• Persistence and resilience when dealing with challenging prospecting environments
• Comfortable operating in a structured corporate environment while maintaining the agility of a growth-oriented business
• Previous logistics or supply chain experience is a plus

What's on offer

• Base salary of €30,000--€40,000 gross per year, depending on experience
• 33% variable compensation
• Permanent contract
• Opportunity to work with an international team and a complex B2B SaaS solution
• Health Insurance
• Exposure to the Italian market and potential collaboration with the wider Iberian market
• Hybrid working model based in Barcelona

Our recruitment process

• Step 1: Initial conversation with the recruitment team
• Step 2: Interview with the Team Leaders
• Step 3: Interview with the VP of Business Development
• Step 4: Business Case
• Step 5: Meet & Greet

At Babel Profiles, we believe in talent beyond labels. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, gender identity, background, or origin.