Business Development Representative

Akeneo; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Job summary

Akeneo is hiring a hardworking and motivated BDR to identify and qualify sales opportunities and support company growth. You will learn in a fast-growing SaaS environment, with a focus on outbound and inbound initiatives and collaboration with sales and marketing teams.

The role requires one year of business development experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, curious attitude. Italian and English fluency is essential in a dynamic, hybrid work setup at Akeneo.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a previous business development role.
• Strong communications skills - expected to gather details about prospects that can be used to personalise messaging.
• Creative mindset and ability to reinvent your daily tasks.
• Problem solver - finds a way around obstacles.
• Autonomous, curious, eager to learn & proactive with a strong interest in Sales.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Proven experience navigating the Italian market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective discovery and qualification conversations with prospects through understanding of product value proposition and use cases.
• Develop creative strategies for engaging and nurturing prospects via email, phone, social media and other channels.
• Handle inbound and outbound prospect calls with high volume.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with decision-makers within targeted accounts.
• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns as potential sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to execute a lead generation strategy.
• Share frontline customer learnings with the broader team.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Creativity

Problem solving

Autonomy

Curiosity

Eager to learn

Proactivity

Italian language

English language

Italian market

Job description

Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world.

We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a highly ambitious, rapidly growing SaaS company and build a sales career within a company that will invest time in your development, support your professional growth, and listen to your ideas?

We're hiring a hard-working and motivated BDR to be responsible for identifying and qualifying sales opportunities and assisting company growth through new acquisition opportunities. This role requires personal drive, tireless persistence, and will lay the foundation for a successful SaaS sales career for those candidates who are willing to learn and work towards that goal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective discovery and qualification conversations with our prospects through your deep understanding of our product's value proposition and use cases;
• Develop creative strategies for engaging and nurturing prospects using email, phone, social media and any other strategies that work!
• This is an inbound and outbound position, and a high call volume is expected.
• Identify & cultivate relationships with decision-makers within targeted accounts;
• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns as potential sales opportunities;
• Work collaboratively with sales and marketing to execute a lead generation strategy as the firm introduces enhancements to existing solutions and/or releases new products;
• Use your frontline knowledge of customers' needs to educate the broader team on learnings and business opportunities.

What We Look For

• One year experience in a previous business development role
• Strong communications skills - expected to gather details about prospects that can be used to personalise messaging
• Creative mindset and ability to reinvent your daily tasks
• Problem solver - finds a way around obstacles
• Autonomous, curious, eager to learn & proactive with a strong interest in Sales
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Proven experience navigating the Italian market

You don't need to tick every box.

If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you!

Interview process

• 30-minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
• 45-minute interview with the hiring manager
• 30-minute interview with members of the Sales team
• Case study

Life at Akeneo

Work Environment

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home and enjoy 25 days of annual leave. Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year.
• Home Office & Commuting Allowance: Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting.

Inclusivity

• Generous Parental Leave: Benefit from 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid shared parental leave. A gradual return to work program is also available.
• Community & Support: Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.

Growth & Development

• Professional Development: Access a £1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme."
• Comprehensive Onboarding: Start on the right foot with a structured company onboarding program.

Wellbeing

• Health & Insurance: Receive company-paid private medical insurance (Vitality Health) for you and eligible dependents.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones with group income protection and a group life cover.
• Mental Health Support: Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice.

Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world.