Sales Development Representative - German

About the Role

Join the world's largest professional network dedicated to creating economic opportunities across the global workforce. We foster a culture grounded in trust, inclusion, care, and fun, offering comprehensive growth prospects to our employees. This Sales Development Representative position is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid work setting blending remote and onsite days based on team needs.

Role Overview

This entry-level sales role is the gateway to an exciting career in sales, supported by LinkedIn's exclusive Sales Academy. Our Sales Development Representatives serve as the initial point of contact for customers, aiming to build future partnerships that accelerate growth and deliver customer value through operational excellence and strategic collaboration. Many in this role advance into the broader sales organization and leadership positions within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Account Executives, Account Directors, and peers by adhering to Rules of Engagement, addressing potential conflicts, and resolving business challenges collectively.
• Align with internal stakeholders on account goals, priorities, and performance metrics to drive shared responsibility and maximize efficiency.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by modeling partnership behaviors and embodying the company's core values.
• Understand customer business requirements using functional knowledge, addressing their challenges and executing targeted prospecting strategies to maintain engagement.
• Acquire product knowledge of LinkedIn’s offerings and apply qualification frameworks like BANT to capture relevant inputs and support sales opportunities.
• Engage prospects effectively by clarifying their role in the sales process, actively listening to their needs and objections to build trust and rapport.
• Test various outreach approaches, prioritize accounts, and optimize tactics through A/B testing and analytical insights to enhance response rates and conversion.
• Develop coaching plans aligned to personal development goals, proactively soliciting and incorporating feedback to enhance performance.
• Set and meet monthly and quarterly KPIs by creating structured victory plans with clear milestones and daily objectives, using data to improve effectiveness.
• Identify high-value opportunities using early engagement signals and qualification criteria to focus efforts on prospects with significant revenue potential.
• Communicate business context and sales forecasts accurately within team discussions to maintain pipeline and forecast integrity.

Required Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Fluency in German language.
• Business-level English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in SaaS, sourcing, or lead generation roles, ideally within the technology sector.
• Experience using CRM software platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills.
• Ability to autonomously manage priorities, time effectively, and navigate ambiguity.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing data to inform decisions and persuade stakeholders.
• Capacity to design and implement result-oriented strategies with close attention to detail.
• A motivated team player energized by a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in sales and eagerness to learn.

Additional Skills

• Fluency with AI tools and technologies.
• Business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Cross-team communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Competitive intelligence and customer research proficiency.
• Data interpretation and pipeline management skills.
• Expertise in omnichannel selling and sales enablement tools.
• Active listening and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective presenting and value selling techniques.
• Opportunity identification and trusted advisor skills.

Additional Information

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