Sales Development Representative - German Speaking - Graduate

Eldredge Furniture; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic trading firm specializing in commodities and market intelligence as a Sales Development Representative. This role offers the chance to engage with clients in the DACH region, utilizing your German language skills and sales expertise. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values performance and growth. Enjoy a flexible working model, whether remote or hybrid, while making impactful contributions to a fast-paced global market. If you're driven and eager to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Fast-track progression

Flexible working model

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to global commodities market

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English, with a minimum of C1 level.
• 9-18 months of experience in B2B sales or SDR roles.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect and engage German-speaking leads.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs.

Skills

German language proficiency

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Self-starter mentality

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking trading firm specialising in physical commodities and market intelligence. They work at the intersection of global supply chains and data-driven insight, helping their clients make strategic decisions with confidence with their forward thinking SaaS platform.

They're looking for a driven and energetic German-speaking Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their high-performing commercial team. You'll be responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities in the DACH region and beyond, acting as the first point of contact for potential clients.

What's on offer:

• £45,000 - £55,000 base salary + uncapped commission (75k OTE Y1)
• Fast-track progression to Account Executive or Customer Success on merit, not tenure.
• Flexible working model: remote-first with hybrid options if preferred.
• A collaborative and ambitious team environment.
• Exposure to a fast-paced global commodities market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively prospect and engage German-speaking leads through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs and qualify leads.
• Work closely with the sales and trading teams to schedule meetings and demos.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions in the CRM system.
• Consistently exceed activity and pipeline generation targets.

What We're Looking For:

• Fluent in German and English (level C1 minimum).
• 9 - 18 months experience years of experience in a B2B sales or SDR role (commodities, finance, or SaaS experience a plus).
• Strong communication skills with a confident and persuasive approach.
• Self-starter mentality with a track record of hitting or exceeding targets.
• Comfortable working remotely or in a hybrid setting.
• Motivated by performance, growth, and uncapped earning potential.