Business Development Representative - French Speaking

Magnitude Consulting; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Amsterdam

Ownership of the French market

Clear progression to Account Executive

Job summary

Magnitude Consulting is seeking a BDR/SDR to build pipeline in the French market, engaging senior stakeholders and enabling Account Executives. The role offers a competitive base with uncapped commission and hybrid work from Amsterdam.

Two paths: Big 4 audit background is welcome with no prior sales experience, or candidates with BDR/SDR sales experience, preferably in B2B SaaS, FinTech, or Accounting Tech. Growth into an Account Executive role is possible.

Qualifications

• Fluent French and strong English required.
• Big 4 / Audit background beneficial or prior BDR/SDR/sales experience.
• Experience in B2B SaaS, FinTech, or accounting tech is preferred.
• Able to develop outbound strategies and qualify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own outbound pipeline generation across the French market.
• Identify target accounts and key decision-makers.
• Engage prospects by phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Develop tailored outreach based on customer needs and challenges.
• Qualify opportunities and book meetings for the Account Executive team.
• Build strong relationships with prospects from initial contact to handover.
• Work with AEs and Marketing to execute territory strategies.
• Maintain accurate activity and pipeline data in CRM.
• Become a product and industry expert in Audit, Accounting and FinTech.

Skills

Fluent French

Strong communication

English proficiency

Job description

Salary: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

As a BDR / SDR, you will be responsible for building pipeline across France, engaging with senior stakeholders and creating new opportunities for the Account Executive team.

You’ll work closely with AEs and Marketing to identify target accounts, develop outbound strategies and turn conversations into qualified opportunities.

This role can suit two different backgrounds:

If you are currently working in Audit, Assurance or Accounting within a Big 4 firm, you can move into this role without previous sales experience. Your understanding of audit and finance environments will be highly valuable when speaking with prospects and understanding their challenges.

If you don't have an audit background, you'll need existing experience in a BDR, SDR or sales role, ideally within B2B SaaS, FinTech, Accounting Technology or another relevant software environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own outbound pipeline generation across the French market.
• Identify and research target accounts and key decision-makers.
• Engage prospects through phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Develop tailored outreach based on customer needs and business challenges.
• Qualify opportunities and conduct initial discovery conversations.
• Book qualified meetings for the Account Executive team.
• Build strong relationships with prospects from initial contact through to handover.
• Work closely with AEs and Marketing to develop and execute territory strategies.
• Maintain accurate activity and pipeline information within the CRM.
• Become a product and industry expert across the Audit, Accounting and FinTech space.

What We're Looking For

• Fluent French and strong English.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with senior stakeholders.
• Big 4 / Audit candidates: No previous sales experience required.
• Candidates without an audit background: Previous BDR, SDR or sales experience required.
• A genuine interest in technology and SaaS.
• Commercially minded, ambitious and target-driven.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to progress within a high-growth business.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Hybrid working from Amsterdam
• Ownership of the French market
• Clear progression into an Account Executive role
• Exposure to senior decision-makers across the Audit and Finance industry
• Strong opportunity for career development as the business continues to scale