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Business Development Representative - German Speaking

Smartsheet · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

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

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Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
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
Open 40 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
14 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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 percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

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

    Always ask

The role

Prospect into target companies via email, LinkedIn, cold calls, and sequences to book appointments for Smartsheet's Commercial and Large Enterprise teams. Requires German and English fluency.

German speaking · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is seeking a dynamic Business Development Representative (German speaking) to generate sales pipeline and drive revenue growth. You'll prospect into relevant accounts, engage and qualify potential customers, and set the tone for the sales cycle. This role offers a great opportunity to refine your prospecting and discovery skills in support of our Commercial and Large Enterprise teams. You will work on a hybrid basis from London, United Kingdom and will be reporting to the Manager, Business Development. You Will: - Generate appointments by independently identifying companies and contacts that would be a good fit for our services and making decisions to reach out to them via email, linkedin, cold calling and/or using our other sophisticated software sales tools - Independently create and manage multiple outbound sequence campaigns in our sales engagement platform - Record and document all activity in Salesforce.com - Monitor the social web for opportunities and leads as well as participate in outbound social marketing initiatives - Leverage taught sales techniques to maximise prospect interactions - Maintain high level of activity with the intent to qualify and create exponential sales - Perform other duties as assigned You Have: - Experience selling to the DACH region is highly desirable - Proactive, independent thinker and creative problem solver with high energy/positive attitude - The ability to think critically and make decisions independent of managerial oversight - Salesforce.com or similar CRM experience - Must be able to interact, adapt and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organisation - Desire to learn new skills and build a career in software sales - Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to adapt and execute new sales and qualification strategies - Ability to create leads and opportunities from individual prospecting efforts - 1+ years SAAS or relevant sales experience - Sales engagement platforms, Outreach/Salesloft experience - Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis - Fluency in German & English is required Current Perks & Benefits: - Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members - Monthly contributions toward your pension - Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity - 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program - 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave - 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave - Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community - Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses - Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account. - Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific) Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. #LI-Remote
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