Business Development Representative Enterprise

the opportunity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Business Development Representative to engage with Swedish-speaking customers. The role focuses on lead generation within the Nordic market and requires fluency in Swedish and English, along with strong communication skills. Candidates should have prior experience in sales or customer-facing roles. This full-time position involves collaboration with Account Executives and reaching pipeline targets.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Personal education budget

Physical fitness budget

Monthly phone/internet stipend

New-hire office equipment stipend

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience preferred in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is mandatory.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Swedish-speaking customers as their first contact.
• Conduct lead generation activities and strategic research.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to hand off qualified prospects.
• Reach pipeline targets monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Fluent in Swedish

Excellent communication skills

Lead Generation

CRM Software use (Salesforce)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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 would like to pursue a career in sales—a role that engages with our Nordic customer base on a fluent Swedish level.

This is a speculative job description and an immediate opening may not be available; however we still encourage interested candidates to apply. Our recruitment team will be proactive in reaching out to discuss your profile and explain more about Contentful. Your application willความคิดเห็น be kept on file should a suitable opportunity arise.

As a Business Development Representative for the Nordic region, you will be the first point of contact for Swedish‑speaking customers and potential prospects. The role requires an organized, motivated individual who understands how Contentful can help organizations drive digital transformation and best‑in‑class customer experiences. You will interact with customers across all levels and industries, work closely with Regional Sales Executives and supporting teams to hunt new business, and learn the skills needed for a future tech sales career.

Your participation in the Contentful training program will give you hands‑on learning and skill development, supporting your growth.

Note: this is an onsite role.

What to expect

• Focus on lead generation within the Nordic Market
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of customers'(lock) industry and Contentful's solution offerings
• Proactively engage with and reach out to new prospects
• Lead generation activities, including strategic research on LinkedIn and other hunting tools, outbound prospecting calls, emails, and social outreach
• Collaborate with assigned Account Executives******************************************** handing off qualified prospects
• Successfully reach pipeline targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Build relationships with key decision‑makers across a number of industries

What you need to be successful

• 1‑2 years of work experience preferred; previous SDR/BDR experience is highly advantageous
• Interest in a career in sales, lead generation or any other customer‑facing function
• Language fluency in English and Swedish is mandatory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Seeks to understand the customers’ needs, objectives, and challenges
• Ability to proactively qualify customer needs
• Ռուս understands the business opportunity and can articulate it to the AE team, based on the prospect’s use case and requirements, and how Contentful fits into the customers' goals
• Ability toThere build rapport with prospects, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Self‑starter who takes action to move the conversation forward
• Follows set processes, updates relevant systems diligently, and makes suggestions for improvement where required
• Detail‑oriented and data‑driven
• Comfortable working with standard CRM software such as Salesforce
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn about Contentful's solutions
• Customer‑first mindset where you and değerlend company win by helping customers succeed
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Whats in it for you

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full‑time employees receive Stock Options for sharing ownership and company success
• We value Work‑Life balanceYou Time; a generous amount of paid time off, including vacation, education and volunteer days
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life challenges
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
• Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support physical wellness
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in‑person eventsUtc, including workshops, guest speakers and team activities that support learning and networking beyond ordinary work duties
• A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after two years
• New‑hire office equipment stipend – get the gear you need to work at your best

Who are we

Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery and real‑time experimentation, powering next‑generation digital experiences across brands, regions and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from over 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York and worldwide.

Everyone is welcome here!

Everyone is welcome here is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe our products and services benefit from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we proudly affirm our equal‑opportunity employer status. All qualified applications receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, conquered religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time unemployed.

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.

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Required Experience:

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Key Skills

Business Development, Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Time Management, Cold Calling, Outsell Sale, Account Management, Salesforce, Inside Sales, Telemarketing, CRM Software, Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1