Business Development Representative

Smartling; Ireland (WV); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is on the lookout for a driven Business Development Representative to join their remote team. This role is pivotal in connecting with potential customers, qualifying leads, and facilitating a seamless transition to the sales team. You'll receive structured coaching and training, allowing you to hone your prospecting skills and become a key player in a fast-paced environment. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture and offers opportunities for growth, wellness benefits, and a competitive salary. If you're eager to launch your career in SaaS sales, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Plan with Company Matching

Flexible PTO

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Referral Programs

Apple Equipment

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer-facing experience in a competitive environment.
• Interest in sales as a career with a track record of top performance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with high-potential prospects and develop outreach strategies.
• Act as a consultative partner for potential customers.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Salesforce.com

LinkedIn

Outreach

Job description

Overview

Smartling is seeking a Business Development Representative for a remote, work from home position, based in Ireland. Smartling’s Business Development team is a group of highly motivated sales professionals whose focus is to source and engage with high-potential prospects. As the first point of contact with potential customers, you will qualify active buying interest and be a critical part of the bridge between marketing and sales to ensure new customer acquisition is consistent, high quality, and frictionless.

Smartling was founded 14 years ago to make localization and translation seamless. Today, Smartling is profitable and backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, supporting company growth and expanding our market share and leadership position. We are the only cloud-based, AI-enabled translation platform that combines a Neural Machine Translation Hub and professional language services empowering teams to collaborate in real-time to create experiences customers love.

What’s in it for you

• Become a business representative via regular and structured coaching and training
• Be a part of an ambitious and highly motivated team
• You will learn vital prospecting skills and be a champion in discovery calls with prospects
• Develop your core foundation and launch your career as a SaaS sales professional
• Work in a fast-paced technology company
• Sales performance incentives for fun (SPIFFs!)

You Will

• Work alongside marketing and sales to source and engage with high-potential prospects and companies
• Develop and execute outreach strategies via email, zoom and social channels
• Generate curiosity with potential customers by clearly articulating Smartling’s value proposition
• Act as a consultative partner for potential customers; fielding questions and handling objections
• Once prospects have been qualified and a fit has been identified, execute a hand-off to Account Executives
• Diligently record and manage prospect and company information in Salesforce.com
• Become a Smartling expert, maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the product, competitive positioning and industry trends
• Be a Smartling ambassador at industry events and conferences

You Have

• Interest in sales as a career
• Track record of top performance in a competitive environment
• A natural passion and curiosity for the fast-paced technology
• Clear communicator with a deep sense of empathy
• A self-starter who loves problem solving and teamwork
• Excellent written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 1 year customer-facing experience
• A home office setup conducive for working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member*

Preferred but not required

• Working knowledge of sales and marketing tools e.g. Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, Outreach
• Prior experience within a fast-paced technology company

You Are

• Results-focused. Motivated, hard-working and ready to level up to your career goals
• Curious: You’re a “forever learner” with an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge
• Enthusiastic . A fun and energetic co-worker
• Customer-focused. Passionate for client success at all times
• Detail-oriented . Have excellent time management and organizational skills
• A team-player . Who gets excited by a fast-paced, high-energy environment

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom - we are remote-first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth - we offer a competitive salary
• Wellness - company-sponsored Health insurance plan & pension plan with company matching
• Balance - flexible PTO + 10 bank holidays! Generous parental leave
• Culture - an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral programs and Apple equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter-free) background.

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