Manager, Sales Development - German-speaker

Salesforce, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym subsidy

Travel Scheme

Education Subsidy

Pension

7 Volunteering Days

Free snacks and drinks

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a strategic Manager to lead a team of Business Development Representatives in Dublin. You will oversee recruitment, development, and performance management, driving revenue opportunities and achieving ambitious quotas. The ideal candidate will have SaaS sales experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English and German. This position offers extensive training, career progression, and a variety of perks in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with consistent over-achievement of quotas.
• Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in multi-cultural high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop high-performing sales team.
• Manage team performance and oversee training.
• Generate and achieve monthly revenue forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies.
• Drive sales development execution and ensure accurate forecasts and transparency.
• Prioritize acquisition of new logos and grow the sales pipeline.

Skills

SaaS/Technology Sales experience

Coaching and managing teams

Outstanding communication

Organizational and time management skills

Fluency in English AND German

Cross-functional collaboration

English and German

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

*To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.*Job CategorySalesJob Details****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.We are seeking a proven, tactical, and strategic Manager to lead a team of Enterprise Business Development Representatives. You will be based in our stunning new Salesforce Tower in central Dublin, working with and supporting our field sales organization.Your Team will develop and qualify revenue opportunities within their assigned territory. They generate new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline by utilizing our industry-leading outreach tools and methodology. You'll report to the Sales development Director, and will be a valuable contributor to the corporate sales strategy while providing definition and implementation of the plan for Sales to achieve the goals of the company.You'll inspire and motivate your team to exceed ambitious business targets and KPIs, assisting them in managing portfolios of diverse businesses at various stages of the sales cycle. You'll set the vision for how your team executes and transforms their customers' business; you will own the strategy, planning, and execution as you contribute to the overall strategic direction of the DACH Area business.**Responsibilities:*** Recruit, retain, motivate, and develop a client-facing and high-performing BDR sales team* The day-to-day management of the team, including responsibility for performance management, recruitment and training* Generate and achieve monthly territory forecasts and accurately predict monthly revenues* Responsible for ownership of various aspects of the business including but not limited to: Marketing Initiatives, Enablement, Operations* Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales development and other sales teams to develop operational strategies and execution plans for new geographies, products and market segments* Drive meticulous sales development execution and oversight, ensuring accurate forecasts and total transparency* Prioritize and drive the acquisition of new logos.**Required Skills/Experience:*** SaaS/Technology Sales experience in an individual contributor and in a management role* Experience in developing a high-performance culture across teams* Experience in successfully coaching and managing team members to achieve performance goals* Consistent record of over-achievement of quota expectations in an individual contributor sales role* A passion for building a thriving and diverse team* Validated ability to create and inspire hard-working teams* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and build trusted relationships* Outstanding communication, organizational and time management skills* Experience working in a multi-cultural & high-growth environment* Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)* **Fluency in English AND German** are required for this role**Map your Future:** We provide extensive training and mentoring including bootcamp training. With our strong coaching culture we aim to develop extraordinary sales leaders. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your international experience in an organisation that has transformed the Enterprise Software Market with Cloud Computing. After a period of continuous target achievement and learning & development you will be offered the opportunity to apply for a number of positions in EMEA as part of your career progression plan.* Clear and structured career path into Sales Management and Senior Leadership positions* World-class Training & Development in professional growth and product knowledge* Chance to work in a dynamic, fun and challenging environment where we will make sure you reach your full potential* Gym subsidy, Travel Scheme, Education Subsidy, Pension, 7 Volunteering Days a year and free snacks and drinks!Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. 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