Sales Development Representative, Enterprise- German speaking (f/m/d)Contentful • City of London, England, United Kingdom
Sales Development Representative, Enterprise- German speaking (f/m/d)
Contentful
- City of London, England, United Kingdom
- City of London, England, United Kingdom
About
About The Opportunity This position is one of the first touch‑points that our customers and potential prospects will have with the Contentful brand. It requires an organized, motivated individual to research and understand the marketplace as well as how Contentful can help organizations drive digital transformation and best‑in‑class customer experiences. As an Enterprise Business Development Representative, you will gain experience interacting with customers of all levels across a variety of industries. You will work closely with assigned Regional Sales Executives and supporting teams to hunt new business.
Part of this unique opportunity includes attending our Contentful training program. This program focuses on developing highly skilled professionals within our organization and is a multi‑step learning and skill development program that gives more responsibility and earning potential.
Note: this is an onsite role; our offices are based in Central London.
What to Expect?
Gain in-depth knowledge of customers, industry, and Contentful’s solution offering
Effectively manage campaigns and reach out to new prospects
Lead generation activities including strategic research on LinkedIn, hunting tools, outbound prospecting, calling, emailing, and social outreach
Send weekly activity reports to sales leadership
Collaborate with assigned Account Executives, handing off qualified prospects
Educate AEs on complete qualification meeting details (SLAs)
Successfully meet or exceed opportunity and pipeline targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Build relationships with decision‑makers and key executives in all industries and verticals
What You Need to Be Successful?
1–2 years of work experience preferred; and previous SDR/BDR experience is highly advantageous
1–2 years experience in a quota‑carrying/ performance‑oriented role, or
1–2 years experience with outbound customer prospecting
Language fluency in English and one additional European language (German, French, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Seeks to understand the customer’s needs, objectives, and challenges
Ability to proactively qualify customer needs
Ability to understand the business opportunity and articulate it to the AE team by understanding the prospect’s use case and how Contentful fits into the customer’s goals
Ability to build rapport with prospects, colleagues, and other stakeholders
Self‑starter, doesn’t wait for things to happen but proactively takes action to move the conversation forward
Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Ability to follow set processes, update systems diligently, and suggest improvements where required
Detail‑oriented and data driven
Ability to work with standard software such as Salesforce
Interest in technology and willingness to learn about Contentful’s solutions
Customer‑first mindset, where you and the company win by helping our customers succeed
What's in It for You?
Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
Full‑time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family
Work‑life balance and generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days
Company‑paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family
Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
Enjoy a full range of virtual and in‑person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities that support learning and networking beyond the usual work duties
An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees; get the gear you need to work at your best
Who Are We? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real‑time experimentation, powering next‑generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide.
Everyone is welcome here! At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe our products and services benefit from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
– We do not discriminate and we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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Languages
- English
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