Business Development Representative, Commercial- German speaking (f/m/d)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering tech company transforming digital experiences as a Business Development Representative. This role is perfect for those eager to start a career in tech sales, offering essential skills development through hands-on training. You will engage with DACH customers, generate leads, and collaborate with sales teams to drive new business. Enjoy a supportive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. This is an exciting chance to be part of a team that values innovation and customer experience.

Benefits

Stock options for employees

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Budget for education and professional growth

Fitness budget for wellness

Monthly stipend for phone/internet

Office equipment stipend for new hires

Qualifications

• Interest in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Self-motivated with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation within the DACH market.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to pass qualified leads.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Excellent communication skills

Lead generation

CRM tools proficiency (Salesforce)

Proactive qualification of customer needs

Detail-oriented approach

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Business Development Representative, Commercial- German speaking (f/m/d), London

Client:

Contentful

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

About the opportunity

At Contentful, we are always searching for top candidates to join our global team of Business Development Reps. We are particularly interested in individuals who want to pursue a career in sales and can work with our DACH customer base fluent in German.

This is a speculative job description; an immediate opening may not be available. We encourage interested candidates to apply, and our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your profile and provide more information about Contentful. Your application will be kept on file for future opportunities.

This role is a key touchpoint for our DACH (German, Austrian & Swiss) customers and prospects. It requires an organized, motivated individual who understands how Contentful supports digital transformation and customer experience. As a Business Development Representative, you will interact with customers across various industries, working closely with Regional Sales Executives and support teams to generate new business. If you are interested in starting or transitioning into tech sales, this role offers essential skills development.

Part of this opportunity includes attending our Contentful training program, which develops highly skilled professionals through hands-on learning and skill-building.

Please note: this is an onsite role.

What to expect?

• Lead generation within the DACH market
• Deepening knowledge of customers, industry, and Contentful’s solutions
• Engaging proactively with prospects via research, outreach calls, emails, and social media
• Collaborating with Account Executives to pass qualified leads
• Achieving pipeline targets regularly
• Building relationships with key decision-makers across industries

What do you need to be successful?

• Interest in sales, lead generation, or customer-facing roles
• Fluency in English and German
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to understand customer needs and challenges
• Proactive qualification of customer needs
• Understanding of business opportunities and how Contentful fits into customer goals
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships
• Self-motivated, proactive, action-oriented
• Adherence to processes and system updates
• Detail-oriented and data-driven approach
• Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce
• Interest in technology and Contentful’s solutions
• Customer-first mindset
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

What's in it for you?

• Join a pioneering tech company transforming digital experiences
• Stock options for employees
• Focus on work-life balance with generous paid time off
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Budget for education and professional growth
• Fitness budget for wellness
• Participation in virtual and in-person events for learning and networking
• Monthly stipend for phone/internet, with upgrade reimbursement after 2 years
• Office equipment stipend for new hires