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Business Development Representative (French speaking)

Airtable · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
£70K–£74K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5h ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 3h agoon Airtable's careers page

What Airtable sells

Business tools built around how teams work

Many businesses run their important work on ready-made software that doesn't quite fit how they operate. Airtable gives them building blocks, including a database, automations and AI, so they can build their own apps and workflows. Their teams end up with tools shaped around the way they actually work.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Brand new.
Company hiring
5 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
  • Real coaching. The posting commits to regular coaching or call reviews. A bad attainment number usually means no coaching and no standard, not bad reps.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  5. 5.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Prospect via calls, email and LinkedIn to qualify organisations for Airtable's no-code app and workflow platform, then book sales-ready meetings for Account Executives. Outbound is the bulk of the role.

French speaking · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

£70K–£74K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Airtable helps organizations build the applications and workflows they need to run their most important business processes, without being constrained by off-the-shelf software. Its flexible platform combines a relational database, custom applications, automations, and AI, giving teams the building blocks to create solutions around the way they actually work. Just like Lego blocks, what our customers can build with Airtable is virtually limitless. That flexibility is why more than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, use Airtable to power critical work across their businesses. We’re builders at heart, and we’re looking for builders who want to expand what’s possible in Airtable and what the world can build with it. We sell a powerful, flexible product to organizations with very different problems, teams, and ways of working. That means the best opportunities rarely come from following a script. We need someone who finds that energising—someone curious enough to understand how a business works, persistent enough to earn a prospect’s attention, and thoughtful enough to make every interaction relevant. If you’re excited by the challenge of finding the right accounts, understanding what matters to them, and figuring out how to earn a conversation, you’ll thrive here. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, learn quickly from what works and what doesn’t, and build the skills to become an exceptional salesperson. Please note, this is a hybrid position based in the London office with the expectation of 3 days a week in office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). What you'll do - Run a hybrid pipeline motion: act on product-led signals early in the week, then shift into outbound prospecting for the bulk of your time. - Qualify prospects through calls, emails, and social media (LinkedIn) to generate sales-ready meetings for Account Executives. - Partner with AEs on our larger, more strategic accounts, shaping territory plans and outreach. - Build, test, and iterate on outbound strategies, using AI tools to work faster without losing quality. - Show up for a structured weekly coaching rhythm: pipeline and messaging review early in the week, skill-building (cold calling, qualification, objection handling) later on. - Deeply understand our customers' day-to-day pains so you can speak to them with real credibility. Who you are - You bring the will; we'll teach you the skill. Hardworking, intellectually curious, and coachable matter more to us than pedigree. - You have grit and are comfortable with volume and rejection. Outbound requires consistency, and you show up for it every day. - You’re a strong written and verbal communicator. You can tell a story that shows you understand a customer’s needs and why Airtable is relevant to them. - You're AI-fluent, or eager to get there fast. We use AI tools throughout our sales motion, and you’re excited to learn how to use them to work smarter and more effectively. - Nice to have - in a EMEA wide team - if happen to speak fluent French or German in addition to English it is useful but not a requirement. What we offer The OTE target earnings for this role are £70,000 - £74,000 (depending on experience level) based at our EMEA HQ in Borough Yards, London. We believe great work starts with feeling supported, that’s why we’ve built a benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside of work. - Travel: £7,500 annual allowance to cover your commute. - Healthcare: Top-tier private medical, dental, and vision coverage through AXA, with heavily subsidised plans available for dependants. - Family planning: Up to £7,200 per year through Carrot to support your path to parenthood, plus a minimum of 16 weeks fully paid maternity or paternity leave. - Childcare: Save up to 42% per child annually through our Workplace Nursery salary sacrifice scheme. - Pension & protection: 9% company pension contribution. - Health & wellness: £150 every month to spend on whatever helps you feel your best, from fitness and mindfulness to hobbies and self-care. - Free lunch: Enjoy a varied, catered lunch every day you’re in the office. - Home office: £750 one-off allowance to create a workspace that works for you. - Time off: 25 days annual leave, plus 4 company-wide Recharge Days and additional time off between Christmas and New Year as part of our Winter Break. - Give back: 5 paid Volunteer Days each year to support causes you care about, individually or with your team. At Airtable, we embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We strive for Airtable to be a pleasant and supportive place to work, and to attract and retain a diverse team of talented people. We take great pride in holding everyone accountable for treating each other with dignity and respect. Airtable is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability which inhibits your ability to complete any part of the application process, please complete our Accommodations Request Form and let us know how we may assist you. Please see our Privacy Notice for details regarding Airtable’s collection and use of personal data relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking here. For applicants that live in or have a link to Australia, please see this Privacy Collection Statement for details regarding Airtable's collection and use of personal data relating to the application and recruitment process. Stay Safe from Job Scams: All official Airtable communication will come from an @airtable.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@airtable.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams here.
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