Contentful is hiring a
Business Development Representative

Summary

The job is for a Business Development Representative in the DACH Region at Contentful. The role involves researching the marketplace, interacting with customers, attending a training program, and generating leads. The candidate should have a college degree, 6+ months of experience in Sales or related fields, fluency in English and German, excellent communication skills, and be a team player.

Requirements

• College / University Degree educated
• 6+ months experience in Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing, SaaS experience preferred
• Strong team player with a self-starter attitude
• Fluent English & German language skills are a must
• Enthusiastic, engaging communicator comfortable working with large groups
• Excellent demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
• A positive outlook with a ‘scoreboard mentality’ of wanting visible and measurable success
• Excellent listening skills and coachability
• Ability to stay flexible and productive in a fast-changing environment with multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Research and understand the marketplace
• Interact with customers of all levels across various industries
• Attend Contentful's training program
• Lead generation activities including strategic research on LinkedIn, among other hunting tools and outbound prospecting, calling, emailing, and social outreach
• Book at least 1 sales appointment per day and input all activities in CRM
• Send weekly activity reports to sales leadership
• Collaborate with assigned Account Executives, handing off qualified prospects
• Educate AEs on the complete qualification meeting details (SLAs)

Benefits

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share ownership and the success of our company
• We value. Work-Life balance.. and. You Time
• A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life’s challenges
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Join a free German class or one of our many internal learning initiatives!
• Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness
• Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
• A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years
• Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!