Business Development Representative - German Speaking

Smartsheet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical & dental

Pension contributions

Volunteer day

Udemy courses access

Counseling membership

Salary sacrifice options

Smartsheet account for you

Job summary

Smartsheet in London, UK is seeking a German-speaking Business Development Representative to generate sales pipeline and drive revenue growth. You will prospect into relevant accounts, engage and qualify potential customers, and set the tone for the sales cycle.

You will work on a hybrid basis from London and report to the Manager, Business Development. The role offers exposure to software sales, CRM tools, and outbound campaigns, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• German-speaking required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to a startup environment.
• Experience selling SaaS or in software sales is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate appointments by identifying companies and contacts suitable for Smartsheet services and outreach via email, LinkedIn, cold calls, and other tools.
• Create and manage multiple outbound sequence campaigns in the sales engagement platform.
• Record and document all activity in Salesforce.com.
• Monitor social media for opportunities and participate in outbound social marketing efforts.
• Leverage sales techniques to maximize prospect interactions and qualification.

Skills

German language

English language

Prospecting

Communication

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Business Development Representative - German Speaking

London, UK

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

Smartsheet is seeking a dynamic Business Development Representative (German speaking) to generate sales pipeline and drive revenue growth. You'll prospect into relevant accounts, engage and qualify potential customers, and set the tone for the sales cycle. This role offers a great opportunity to refine your prospecting and discovery skills in support of our Commercial and Large Enterprise teams.

You will work on a hybrid basis from London, United Kingdom and will be reporting to the Manager, Business Development.

You Will:

• Generate appointments by independently identifying companies and contacts that would be a good fit for our services and making decisions to reach out to them via email, linkedin, cold calling and/or using our other sophisticated software sales tools
• Independently create and manage multiple outbound sequence campaigns in our sales engagement platform
• Record and document all activity in Salesforce.com
• Monitor the social web for opportunities and leads as well as participate in outbound social marketing initiatives
• Leverage taught sales techniques to maximise prospect interactions
• Maintain high level of activity with the intent to qualify and create exponential sales
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Have:

• Experience selling to the DACH region is highly desirable
• Proactive, independent thinker and creative problem solver with high energy/positive attitude
• The ability to think critically and make decisions independent of managerial oversight
• Salesforce.com or similar CRM experience
• Must be able to interact, adapt and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Desire to learn new skills and build a career in software sales
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt and execute new sales and qualification strategies
• Ability to create leads and opportunities from individual prospecting efforts
• 1+ years SAAS or relevant sales experience
• Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis
• Fluency in German & English is required
• Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
• Monthly contributions toward your pension
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account.
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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