Business Development Representative - German-speaking
Sales Hybrid Remote , Sofia, Bulgaria
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We're looking for a Business Development Representative fluent in German to join our Loadmaster team. Your main responsibility will be to identify and engage with new inbound leads through phone, email, and LinkedIn. You'll be the first point of contact, delivering excellent customer service to set the stage for continued interest in the Loadmaster product line. You'll manage the sales cycle for certain opportunities, from prospecting to close. On top of that, you'll help the team to prospect into the existing customer base, to find upgrade opportunities. If you're self-motivated, have experience in lead generation and sales, and are committed to delivering exceptional results, apply now.
What you will be focusing on:
Working with Account Executives and cross-functional teams, you will build and prioritize target account lists within your defined territory, prospect new business opportunities, qualify their goals and pain-points and identify how Progress can help them.
Outbound prospecting to build pipeline for the Sales Teams
Participate in customer retention, upsell and cross-sell campaigns
Manage inbound sales requests received via live chat
Use tools like SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and ZoomInfo to support your prospecting and overall sales cycle
Review, contact and qualify marketing-generated leads
Make a minimum of 20 strategic outbound calls per day
Set discovery meeting appointments for Regional Sales Teams
Attend regular product sessions to develop expertise in Progress products
Maintain and update Salesforce.com CRM to accurately track all relative customer data, business insights, and records of interactions
About you:
Excellent German and English language skills, both verbal and written
Have some experience or are interested in developing a career in telesales, business development, and/or outbound prospecting
Love a challenge and working in target-driven environments
Succeed as part of a team
Are not afraid to speak to C-level customers on the phone as well as making sure you are up to date on the newest technologies and industry trends
Have a talent for finding new businesses and developing positive relationships
Work across many different parts of the organization to get things done
Good experience in lead generation and sales experience
Passion for the tech industry and selling
Enthusiastic, driven, and confident personality
Go-getter, systematic and organized
Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRMs
Previous experience in Software Sales is not necessary, but definitely a plus.
If you are ready to take on the challenge of driving new business while ensuring customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
What we offer in return is the opportunity to elevate your game and to also enjoy:
Compensation
Generous remuneration package
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
Vacation, Family, and Health
30 days paid annual vacation
An extra day off for your birthday
2 additional days off for volunteering
Premium healthcare and dental care coverage
Additional pension insurance
Well-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall
Co-funded Multisport card
Daycare Center for your little ones onsite
Flexible working hours and work-from-home allowance
Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes and electric scooters
And most importantly a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with!
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Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!