Business Development Representative French Market - French Speaker

Salesforce, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness allowance

Flexible time off

Parental support

Career development

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Salesforce is hiring a Business Development Representative for the French market, based in Dublin with hybrid work and relocation assistance. You will generate and qualify new business, engage decision-makers via call/email/social selling, and partner with Account Executives to build territory strategies.

Fluency in French and English is required. You will contribute to Salesforce's AI CRM leadership by leveraging market insights and a client‑facing approach to drive revenue growth across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success of quota carrying, direct sales experience.
• Drive: Thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Communication: Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to explain complex value simply.
• Foundation: Experience in business development, sales, or a client-facing role (Internships and leadership roles count!).
• Fluency in French and English.
• Eligibility: Must have the right to work in Ireland.
• Preferred Qualifications: Sales Methodology education (like MEDDIC, Challenger, or Value Selling.)

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Generation: Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through outbound prospecting.
• Strategic Outreach: Engaging decision-makers via cold calling, email, and social selling (LinkedIn).
• Sales Partnership: Working side-by-side with Account Executives to develop territory strategies.
• Market Intelligence: Conducting deep account research to uncover business challenges that Salesforce can solve.

Skills

Quota carrying sales

Fast-paced environment

Relationship building

Client-facing experience

Fluency in French and English

Job description

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Location

Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid) | Relocation Support Provided

Relocate to Dublin with Ease

We know that relocation is a big decision — which is why we walk with you every step of the way. From the moment you accept your offer to the day you arrive in Dublin, you’ll have access to a full support system. How it works: Offer Acceptance: Your relocation support begins immediately. Relocation Consultation: We’ll connect you with our relocation experts to plan your move. Moving & Settling In: We provide dedicated assistance with PPS applications, housing searches, and relocation benefits. Onboarding in Dublin: You’ll join your new team at our world‑class Dublin campus for Day 1 orientation.

About the Role

Join Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, as an Business Development Representative focusing on the French market. Based in our Dublin hub, you will lead the "agentic era" of technology, helping businesses transform through AI, Data, and CRM. Note: By applying to the Business Development Representative posting, recruiters and hiring managers who support multiple cloud offerings and verticals across the organisation hiring Mid Market and Enterprise Business Development Representatives will review your resume.

Key Requirements

• Language: Full professional fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• Location: This is a Hybrid role based in Dublin, Ireland (Relocation assistance included).

Overview of the Role

Your Mission

• Pipeline Generation: Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through outbound prospecting.
• Strategic Outreach: Engaging decision-makers via cold calling, email, and social selling (LinkedIn).
• Sales Partnership: Working side‑by‑side with Account Executives to develop territory strategies.
• Market Intelligence: Conducting deep account research to uncover business challenges that Salesforce can solve.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success of quota carrying, direct sales experience.
• Drive: A proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Communication: Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to explain complex value simply.
• Foundation: Experience in business development, sales, or a client‑facing role (Internships and leadership roles count!).
• Fluency in French and English.
• Eligibility: Must have the right to work in Ireland.
• Preferred Qualifications: Sales Methodology education (like MEDDIC, Challenger, or Value Selling.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Track record of consistently achieving or surpassing quotas.
• Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role.

What’s In It For You (Benefits & Growth)

• Personal Wellbeing: Private health insurance, life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and a monthly wellness allowance.
• Flexibility: Flexible time off and leave policies, plus comprehensive parental support programs.
• Career Development: Access to world‑class AI and sales training, mentorship, and a clear path for promotion within the global Salesforce ecosystem.
• Giving Back: 7 paid volunteer days per year and donation matching for the causes you care about.
• Perks: Employee discounts, inclusive resource groups, and a culture that celebrates Equality.

Equality & Inclusion

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Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way.

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Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.

Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination.