German-Speaking Sales Development Representative (SDR/BDR)

About the Role

Sales development is a common entry point into business-to-business technology sales. A German-speaking SDR or BDR researches prospective customers, starts commercial conversations and helps an account executive understand which organisations could benefit from a product or service. In Ireland, these teams often support Germany, Austria and Switzerland from an international sales hub. Strong German skills help you approach decision-makers credibly, handle objections and understand differences in local business expectations. English is typically used for internal coaching, pipeline reviews and collaboration with marketing and sales operations. The work can combine structured outbound prospecting with qualification of inbound enquiries, and success is usually measured through activity quality and qualified opportunities rather than signed contracts alone. This career path can suit someone who enjoys research, communication and measurable progress. With experience, opportunities may include senior SDR roles, account executive positions, sales enablement or revenue operations. Targets, tools, territory and compensation structure vary by employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and relevant decision-makers in German-speaking markets.
• Contact potential buyers through professional email, telephone and approved social channels.
• Qualify inbound enquiries and outbound conversations against agreed criteria.
• Arrange well-prepared meetings and hand over context to account executives.
• Maintain accurate account, contact and activity information in the CRM.
• Coordinate messaging and campaigns with marketing and sales teams.
• Review outreach results and improve targeting, messaging and qualification.
• Work toward transparent activity and qualified-pipeline goals.

Essential Requirements

• Professional German fluency, normally C1 or equivalent.
• Strong working English and confident business communication.
• Comfort with proactive outreach and constructive handling of rejection.
• Organised follow-up habits and attention to CRM accuracy.
• Interest in commercial problem-solving and learning business products.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach or Salesloft.
• Previous prospecting, customer service, retail sales or B2B experience.

What You Can Expect

Depending on the employer, opportunities may include:

• Competitive base salary depending on employer and experience
• Potential performance-related bonus or commission where relevant
• International working environment and cross-border collaboration
• Training, professional development and possible career progression
• Possible hybrid working or relocation support where offered

Benefits and arrangements vary by employer. Sales roles may also offer commission or bonuses, subject to the employer's plan.

About the Company

Potential employers include B2B software, cloud, fintech and professional-services businesses serving DACH customers from Ireland. A specific product, employer, territory and commission plan will be described only when a vacancy is confirmed.