Business Development Representative - German Speaker

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Overview

Company Description Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting Centaur Status. This milestone, reached eight years after our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability sector to reach this level. Our journey from $5 million to $100M ARR in eight years has been marked by growth and achievements. With $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we’re poised for expansion and are looking for outstanding team members to join our mission.

Hybrid Work Model

We embrace a remote-first work model with flexibility and autonomy, complemented by occasional in-person days. For team members within 50 km/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, the Business Development Representative directly impacts Assent’s growth by fueling our go-to-market engine, engaging top compliance leaders, and generating quality pipeline for the business. In this role, you will focus on prospecting into our target audience, engaging our ideal buyers through tailored messaging, and setting qualified meetings and opportunities that convert into annual recurring revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage all available marketing resources and advanced sales development tactics to generate highly qualified meetings from target accounts within relevant industries


• Drive net new and expansion pipeline growth by scheduling qualified meetings


• Identify and engage with ideal prospects from target accounts


• Execute our GTM strategy through methodical and targeted messaging


• Deliver tailored messaging for emails, social messages, engaging videos, and phone conversations


• Optimize utilization of the tech stack and internal resources


• Follow prescribed workflows, processes, and ROEs


• Complete daily outreach tasks efficiently and effectively across a variety of channels


• Qualify and manage inbound lead flow for allocated accounts


• Meet or exceed monthly targets


• Expand knowledge and skills by absorbing best practices and staying current on Assent’s product knowledge, industry trends, and competitive intel


• Engage in onboarding, reinforcement, and advanced training as you move up through the BDR Level Program


• Participate in weekly meetings and articulate market feedback


• Follow guidance set out by corporate security policies and standards


• Ensure departmental security processes and procedures are followed where applicable


• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent

Qualifications

• Native German Speaker and fluency in English (verbal and written)


• You have a strong work ethic — you are self-motivated, dedicated, and committed to high performance in your role


• Excellent time management and organizational skills — ability to manage a multitude of tasks efficiently and effectively


• You are highly adaptable, flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment


• You are a critical thinker — always striving to methodically think through solutions and improve


• You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge — you consider yourself a lifelong learner


• You are conscientious, resilient, and dedicated to achieving excellence and driving results


• You are coachable, open to feedback, and always striving to self-improve

Additional Information

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. We offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is valued and encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

Accommodation

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom