Business Development Representative - German Speaking

LJ Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Development Representative specializing in the DACH region. This role involves generating enterprise pipeline through outbound prospecting and qualifying leads. The ideal candidate will be fluent in German and English with at least one year of experience in a similar outbound sales role. Key responsibilities include maintaining CRM data, meeting pipeline targets, and building relationships with senior stakeholders. Attractive package with a £70k OTE and strong base salary.

Benefits

Equity via stock options

Generous paid time off

Learning & development budget

Wellbeing stipend

Phone/internet allowance

Qualifications

• 1+ year Enterprise SDR/BDR experience in an outbound, quota-carrying role.
• Experience selling into mid-market or enterprise customers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Generate enterprise pipeline through pure outbound prospecting.
• Qualify prospects and hand over sales-ready opportunities to Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and activity reporting.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Qualification skills

Proactive mindset

CRM system proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Development Representative - DACH (German Speaking)

Location: Central London (Holborn) - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Salary: £49,000 base | £70,000 OTE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00

A fast-growing global SaaS company is hiring a German-speaking Enterprise SDR to drive outbound pipeline across the DACH region. This role sits at the front of the enterprise sales function and is often a prospect's first interaction with the business.

The position is fully outbound and ideal for someone looking to progress in enterprise technology sales with clear development and earning potential.

The role

• Generate enterprise pipeline through pure outbound prospecting
• Target mid-market and enterprise organisations (€1m-€5m+ revenue)
• Execute multi-channel outreach (calling, email, LinkedIn)
• Qualify prospects and hand over sales-ready opportunities to Account Executives
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Maintain accurate CRM data and activity reporting
• Consistently meet or exceed pipeline targets

What they're looking for

• Fluent German and English (professional level - essential)
• 1+ year Enterprise SDR/BDR experience in an outbound, quota-carrying role
• Experience selling into mid-market or enterprise customers
• Strong communication, organisation, and qualification skills
• Confident using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially curious
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)

Training & progression

• Structured sales development and onboarding programme
• Clear performance milestones and promotion pathways
• Increasing responsibility and earning potential

Package & benefits

• £70k OTE with strong base salary
• Equity via stock options
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Learning & development budgetWellbeing stipend
• Phone/internet allowance and equipment support

About the company

The business is a global digital experience platform helping organisations deliver personalised, scalable digital content across channels. Known for innovation, growth, and investing in people, it offers an excellent environment to build a long-term sales career.