Market Development Representative (German speaking)

Risk Solution Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Development Representative to drive lead generation and sales pipeline growth. This role is crucial for engaging prospects through various channels, including email and social media, while supporting in-person and virtual events. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills, fluency in German and English, and a proactive approach to building relationships. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative risk solutions. Join us in making a significant impact in the market!

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Health Screening

Private Medical Benefits

Wellbeing Programs

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Share Options

Travel Loans

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales, marketing, or customer-focused roles.
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Qualify inbound leads and conduct outreach via phone, email, and social media.
• Support demand generation by promoting and following up on events.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Eloqua

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Outreach

Job description

Are you interested in sales and looking to develop your career?
Do you get motivated by targets and strive to achieve them?

About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a key partner in risk assessment. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer solutions that help businesses of all sizes increase revenue, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance customer experience. Our solutions address challenges in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management.

You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/.

About our Team:

Reporting to the International Market Development Manager and collaborating with Sales and Marketing, this role is vital to our success and is a core part of the Demand Generation team.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Market Development Representative to manage, develop, and expand the qualified lead volume and sales pipeline. This role involves qualifying inbound inquiries to assess sales readiness, generating demand through email, social media, and calls to target accounts, and scheduling initial meetings for sales. It also includes supporting in-person and virtual events through pre- and post-event outreach. This position is often the first point of contact for prospects interested in LexisNexis Risk Solutions and sets the tone for the sales cycle and ongoing relationships.

Key qualities for success include professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently while building strong relationships with global team members and sales stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Qualify inbound leads and conduct outreach via phone, email, social media, and chat to engage prospects and schedule meetings.
2. Support demand generation by promoting and following up on events.
3. Capture and document insights from conversations to ensure CRM accuracy and provide marketing feedback.
4. Build strong relationships with Sales and Marketing to ensure lead quality and pipeline conversion.
5. Maintain a structured prospecting cadence and meet activity and conversion targets.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 2+ years in sales, marketing, or customer-focused roles.
2. Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and proactive approach.
4. Experience with CRM and sales tools like Salesforce, Eloqua, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach.
5. Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
6. A team player who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Working for You:

We value your wellbeing and happiness, offering benefits such as generous holiday allowance, health screening, private medical benefits, wellbeing programs, life assurance, pension scheme, share options, travel loans, electric vehicle schemes, dental insurance, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and our work here.

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