Business Development Enterprise- Dutch speaking (f/m/d)

About the opportunitySluit je bij ons aan terwijl we de digitale toekomst vormgeven en uitzonderlijke klantervaringen leveren! Er wacht een spannende carrire op je in ons Sales-team. Solliciteer nu!At Contentful we are always searching for top candidates to join our global team of Business Development Reps. We are particularly interested in individuals who would like to pursue a career in sales who can work with our Benelux customer base on a fluent Dutch level.This position is one of the first touch-points that our customers and potential prospects will have with the Contentful brand. This role requires an organized and motivated individual to research and understand the marketplace as well as how Contentful can help organizations drive digital transformation and best-in-class customer experiences. As an Enterprise Business Development Representative you will gain experience interacting with customers of all levels across a variety of industries. You will work closely with assigned Regional Sales Executives and supporting teams to hunt new business.Part of this unique opportunity includes attending our Contentful training program. This program focuses on developing highly skilled professionals within our organization. This is a multi-step learning and skill development program with hands-on training. The program consists of multiple levels which gives more responsibility and earning potential.Please note this is an onsite role; our offices are based in Central London.What to expectGain in-depth knowledge of customers industry Contentfuls solution offeringEffectively manage campaigns and reach out to new prospectsLead generation activities including strategic research on LinkedIn among other hunting tools and outbound prospecting calling emailing and social outreachBook at least 1 sales appointment per day and input all activities in CRMSend weekly activity reports to sales leadershipCollaborate with assigned Account Executives handing off qualified prospectsEducate AEs on the complete qualification meeting details (SLAs)Successfully meet or exceed opportunity and pipeline targets on a monthly quarterly and annual basisBuild relationships with decision-makers and key executives in all industries and verticalsWhat you need to be successful1-2 years of work experience preferred; and previous SDR/BDR experience is highly advantageous or:1-2 years experience in a quota carrying/ performance oriented role or1-2 years experience with outbound customer prospectingLanguage fluency in English and Dutch is mandatoryExcellent oral and written communication skillsSeeks to understand the customers needs objectives and challengesAbility to proactively qualify customer needsAbility to understand the business opportunity and to articulate it to the AE team by understanding the prospects use case and requirements well and how Contentful fits into the customers goalsAbility to build rapport with prospects colleagues and other stakeholdersSelf starter doesnt wait for things to happen but pro-actively takes action to move the conversation forwardWillingness to travel (up to 10%)Ability to follow the set processes update the relevant systems diligently and make suggestions on improvements where requiredDetail oriented and data drivenAbility to work with standard software such as Salesforce etc.Interest in technology and willingness to learn about Contentfuls solutionsCustomer-first mindset where you and company wins by helping our customers to be successful.Whats in it for youJoin an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiencesFull-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our companyFertility and family building benefits including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off including vacation days sick days education days compassion days for loss and volunteer daysCompany paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing familyUse your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your careerEnjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events including workshops guest speakers and fun team activities supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work dutiesAn annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical financial or emotional healthA monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.#LI-OnsiteWho are weContentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities Contentful enables dynamic personalization automated content delivery and real-time experimentation powering next-generation digital experiences across brands regions and channels for more than 4200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful working from hubs in Berlin Denver San Francisco London New York and distributed worldwide.Everyone is welcome here!Everyone is welcome here is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sexual orientation gender gender identity age physical disability or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process please let your recruiting coordinator know.Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites fake email addresses claiming to be from our company or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers identification numbers etc through social media or chat-based apps nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud please report it to your local authorities as well as reach out to us at with any information you may have.By clicking Apply for this job I acknowledge that I have read the Contentfuls Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby consent to the collection processing use and storage of my personal information as described therein. Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,B2B Sales,Marketing,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Strategic Planning,Enterprise Sales,negotiation,Lead Generation,Contracts Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1