Business Development Representative – DACH/ France (f/m/d)

Business Development Representative – DACH/ France (f/m/d)

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## About this roleJoin Apaleo and Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech!Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.As we continue to grow in the DACH market, we are looking for a driven Business Development Representative (BDR) (f/m/d) to generate new business opportunities and play a key role in our sales engine.#### Your MissionAs a BDR at Apaleo, you are on the front line of our growth. You will be responsible for generating qualified sales opportunities for our Account Executives through a mix of inbound lead qualification and proactive outbound prospecting.This is a high-impact, target-driven role with a clear path towards an Account Executive position.#### What You’ll Be Up ToOwn and manage inbound leads with speed and strong qualification standards Proactively build pipeline through outbound prospecting (calls, email, LinkedIn) Consistently meet and exceed monthly targets (e.g. meetings booked, qualified opportunities) Run structured discovery conversations to understand customer needs and identify pain points Engage decision-makers in the hospitality industry and position Apaleo’s value proposition Collaborate closely with Account Executives to ensure high-quality handover of opportunities Leverage our partner ecosystem to identify and generate additional leads Maintain clean and accurate data in HubSpot and use tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoom, and Modjo to optimise your performance#### What You’ll Bring to the TeamDemonstrated success in B2B SaaS, sales development, or a comparable commercial role Strong interest in outbound prospecting and building pipeline Comfortable working with targets, KPIs, and performance metrics Excellent commu### Tools & Tech StackHubSpotLinkedIn Sales Navigator### Selling MotionProspectingHybridMix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting### Requirements at a GlanceBachelor's Degree·RequiredProspecting·Required skill### Typical Day — BDRCold calls50–70/dayProspecting emails30–40/dayQualified meetings3–5/weekAccount mapping1 hr/dayEstimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.### Role SignalsGreen Flags✓Inbound LeadsWarm leads provided### SaaS — Interview IntelTypical Sales Cycle30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)Common Buyer Objections* \"We're locked into a contract with [competitor]\"* \"We built something in-house already\"* \"We don't have budget until next quarter\"* \"Our team won't adopt another tool\"Key Industry MetricsARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic NumberHot Topics to Reference* • AI-native product disruption* • PLG vs sales-led motion debate* • Vertical SaaS consolidation* • Usage-based pricing modelsUse these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Development Representative – DACH/ France (f/m/d) Arbeitgeber: LemClosers

Pont Connects e.K. in Düsseldorf bietet eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, die auf Teamarbeit und individuelle Entwicklung setzt. Als Head of Sales (m/w/d) haben Sie die Möglichkeit, nicht nur Ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten zu entfalten, sondern auch Ihr Team zu inspirieren und zu coachen, um gemeinsam Erfolge zu erzielen. Die flexible Remote-Arbeitsweise fördert eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance und ermöglicht es Ihnen, in einem innovativen SaaS-Umfeld zu arbeiten, das kontinuierliche Wachstums- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten bietet.

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