Sales Development Representative (Contractor)

Role overview

This opportunity is being shared on behalf of a partner organization, which will handle applications and the next steps in the hiring process. The employer is seeking a Sales Development Representative contractor based in Germany.

The role is suited to a motivated sales professional who can help expand business in a fast-moving technology setting. As the initial contact for potential customers, you will uncover new opportunities, develop strong relationships, and help grow the sales pipeline. You will work alongside sales, marketing, and product teams to sharpen outreach methods and strengthen market presence across Europe. The position offers autonomy, close collaboration, and exposure to modern sales tools, along with the chance to build commercial expertise while supporting a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Source, research, and assess potential customers across different sectors and target groups.
• Run outbound prospecting efforts using email, phone, LinkedIn, and industry events.
• Lead discovery-style conversations to learn about customer pain points, priorities, and buying processes.
• Develop and nurture relationships with prospects through structured follow-up.
• Use sales platforms and prospecting tools to organize outreach, monitor engagement, and improve results.
• Keep CRM records accurate and up to date for all prospect activities, interactions, and opportunities.
• Track pipeline figures, lead movement, and campaign outcomes to support ongoing optimization.
• Work closely with marketing to refine ideal customer profiles, improve targeting, and share market insights.
• Stay current on industry changes, competitor activity, and new technologies to improve outreach effectiveness.
• Share ideas and recommendations that enhance sales processes, outreach tactics, and go-to-market plans.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of experience in sales development, business development, outbound prospecting, or another commercial role.
• Prior exposure to SaaS, technology, or startup environments is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English, plus strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to engage prospects, build rapport, and clearly communicate value.
• Comfort with working in a fast-changing environment where priorities and growth goals can shift quickly.
• A results-oriented mindset with the drive to hit targets and keep improving performance.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems and prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple accounts, outreach efforts, and priorities at once.
• Interest in technology products and the ability to quickly grasp technical ideas and business use cases.
• A collaborative approach and readiness to work across functions.
• Willingness and availability to travel within Europe when needed.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive contractor compensation.
• Fully remote working setup with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-scaling technology company in an expanding market segment.
• High autonomy to experiment with new ideas, approaches, and sales strategies.
• Continuous learning, coaching, and mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Exposure to innovative products, modern sales practices, and advanced technologies.
• Wellbeing support programs that encourage work-life balance.
• Sports and fitness allowance.
• Supportive, collaborative, and highly motivated international team culture.
• Strong scope for professional development and advancement as the company grows.

Additional information

This hiring process uses an AI-assisted matching system to review applications quickly, objectively, and fairly against the core requirements of the role. The system helps identify strong-fit candidates, and the shortlist is then passed to the hiring company. Final decisions and all interview or assessment steps are managed by the employer’s internal team.

Data privacy notice

By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that personal data may be processed to assess candidacy and shared with the hiring employer. This is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Applicants can exercise rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection at any time.

Artificial intelligence tools may also support parts of the hiring workflow, including application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and the identification of possible inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials using available information. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions remain with people. Further information about data processing can be requested from the employer.