Sales Development Representative (m/w/d) - Remote

About the role

IU International University of Applied Sciences is looking for a full-time Sales Development Representative (m/w/d) to join its B2B acquisition team immediately. The role is limited to 2 years and can be performed either at one of the company’s locations or fully from home. The position supports IU’s mission of making education accessible to everyone.

Your impact

• Reach out to potential corporate partners through cold calling and other channels to promote the dual study offering.
• Turn leads into successful deals with a strong focus on performance and closing.
• Build lasting business relationships and impress both new and former practice partners with consultative, high-quality advice.
• Work in an agile, varied, and fast-moving environment within a dynamic organization.
• Operate against clear KPIs and target systems, such as daily call volumes, weekly goals, and closing rates.

What you bring

• About 2 years of experience in sales, ideally in cold calling, telemarketing, or B2B inside sales, along with an understanding of selling complex products.
• A strong commercial mindset, resilience, drive, and a clear focus on closing business.
• Confidence in making first contact, self-motivation, target orientation, and the ability to stay composed after rejection.
• Comfort working with KPIs and CRM tools such as Salesforce and Twilio.
• A dependable, structured, and collaborative working style, even in high-pressure situations.
• Completed vocational training or a completed degree, plus fluent business-level German.

What the company offers

• Support for personal and professional growth in an environment that values individuality.
• Flexible work location, including home office and temporary work from abroad through the WorkFlex benefit.
• Flexible scheduling with a high degree of trust and autonomy.
• Free learning opportunities, language courses, and discounted degree programs.
• Subsidized Deutschland Ticket for EUR 13.45 per month, plus the option of a JobRad for sustainable mobility.
• 33 days of rest per year, including 30 freely selectable vacation days, one birthday day off, and additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

About IU

IU Internationale Hochschule is Germany’s largest university and a Great Place to Work®. As an edtech company, it uses modern technology and data-driven methods, including AI-powered voice assistants and GPT systems, to support everyday work. More than 4,000 employees contribute to the company’s goals. The B2B sales team focuses on meaningful conversations and value-driven selling rather than pushing for a sale at any cost.

Application notes

The company invites candidates to apply without a cover letter. For questions, Julia.Scheffler@iu.org is mentioned as a contact. IU also emphasizes an inclusive culture and states that applicants are welcome regardless of origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.