Sales Development Representative (DACH region)

n8n; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

n8n is seeking a Sales Development Representative to drive growth in the DACH market. You will engage with prospects, create outbound strategies, and collaborate with sales to convert leads into revenue. This role is ideal for those with experience in a B2B SaaS environment, fluent in German, and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced startup.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ownership with equity

30 days vacation plus public holidays

Health & wellness benefits

Career growth budget

A passionate team environment

Remote-first working culture

Regular team bonding off-sites

Support for open-source projects

Transparency in company operations

Qualifications

• Fluent in German (C1 or higher).
• Experience in B2B SaaS environment.
• First experience as an SDR or BDR.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospects and conduct prospect meetings.
• Create outbound campaigns and research accounts.
• Maintain prospect records and track outreach metrics.

Skills

Communication

Technical curiosity

Goal-oriented

Job description

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We give technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code, backed by a passionate community of builders. With 500+ integrations and fair-code principles, we're revolutionizing how businesses connect their systems and processes.

We were founded end of 2019 and currently:

• We’re a diverse team of + 100 talented people

• Our annual recurring revenue is growing 6x year-over-year

• ️ With +100k GitHub stars, we are in the top 100 most popular projects of all time on Github

• We’re Europe’s 25th fastest growing startup in 2024 according to Sifted

• We were Sequoia's first seed investment in Germany, and most recently secured our $60M Series B (February '25, led by Highland)

Your main goal will be to generate pipeline for the DACH market and shape our SDR playbook as we scale. You will be the front line of our sales efforts, connecting with potential customers and qualifying opportunities that turn into revenue for the business. You’ll connect with prospects across industries and regions, helping them discover the value of n8n.

To do so, here are your key responsibilities:

1- Engage with prospects

Conduct scheduled prospect meetings, effectively positioning n8n's value
Reach out to warm leads via email and social media to build rapport
Qualify leads over the phone and uncover potential for further discussions (50% of leads are already product-qualified!)

2- Build pipeline with outbound efforts

Create our first outbound campaigns to target strategic accounts
Research accounts and identify decision-makers and champions within organizations
Collaborate with the marketing team to tailor messaging that resonates with prospects

3- Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions and sales activities in CRM
Track your outreach metrics to ensure progress toward quarterly targets
Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on prospect engagement

4- Collaboration with the sales team

Work closely with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, and the broader sales team to transition qualified leads
Develop strategies with Marketing to increase conversion rates from MQLs to SQLs
Learn from cross-functional teams to build product knowledge and sales expertise

Why n8n?

At n8n, you won’t just follow a script - you’ll help write it. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we build and scale our outbound efforts globally, working closely with international colleagues. If you’re passionate about tech, thrive in a startup environment, and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Must-have

Fluent in German: C1 or higher (native or bilingual speaker)

Experience in a B2B SaaS environment: You have experience working in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS startups.

First experience as an SDR or BDR : You are familiar with sales frameworks and methodologies.

️ Strong communication skills: You’re known for your ability to engage with prospects on calls and you can articulate complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience

Technical curiosity: You love learning about automation and can engage in product-related discussions.

Drive to exceed targets: You are goal-oriented, resilient, and love the challenge of overachieving.

Nice-to-have

Early-stage startup experience: You’ve been a part of teams that built sales functions from the ground up.

Familiarity with workflow automation tools: You understand the power of automation and its use cases.

Interest in AI and integrations: You’re curious about how AI can enhance workflows and processes.

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

Our company language is English.

You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n (https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35).

Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – We offer fair and attractive pay.

• Ownership – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.

• Work/life balance ️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:

  • Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are.

  • US: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are.

• Health & wellness ???? –

  • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

  • US: Comprehensive medical (PPO 1200), dental, and vision plans.

• Future planning –

  • Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.*

  • US: 401(k) retirement plan.

• Financial security ️ –

  • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

  • US: Short-term & long-term disability insurance, life & AD&D coverage, and additional hospital coverage.

• Career growth – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.

• A passionate team – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!

• Remote-first – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description.

• Giving back – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.

• Transparency – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang.

• An ambitious but kind culture – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94!

* Country-specific details are provided in your contract.