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Business Development Representative - Dutch Speaker

Algolia
Location
Paris, France
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Sales Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Experience in business development, sales development, lead generation, or a customer-facing SaaS role
  • A track record of achieving or exceeding goals, quotas, or measurable performance targets
  • Strong prospecting, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • A growth mindset with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
  • Curiosity about technology and understanding customers' business challenges
Nice to have
  • Experience using AI-powered productivity and prospecting tools
  • Experience using Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Nav or similar sales engagement tools
  • Experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and standard productivity tools
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
What the job really is

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Algolia, you will drive pipeline growth through strategic outbound prospecting and engagement with high-intent inbound opportunities. Your role involves collaborating with Account Executives and cross-functional teams to develop account strategies, conduct personalized outreach, and manage inquiries to convert them into sales opportunities. You will leverage data and insights to prioritize accounts and create meaningful conversations with prospects.

Benefits
  • Flexible workplace model allowing remote or hybrid work
  • Emphasis on individual impact and contribution over physical location
  • Autonomy in choosing work location and schedule
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary mentioned, but a range is provided for total cash compensation
  • Role involves a significant amount of outbound prospecting which may not suit everyone
  • Experience in SaaS preferred but not required, which may affect candidate competitiveness
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