Business Development Representative, English Speaking

Prelude

Business Development Representative engaging prospects for Prelude's authentication technology. Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and driving pipeline growth in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €57,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll be the spark that gets companies excited about our product.
You’ll be reaching out to prospects across every level - from procurement managers and lead engineers to heads of anti-fraud, platform owners, CTOs, CPOs, and even CEOs.
Your day to day will involve:
Igniting new sales opportunities for Prelude
Identifying companies and people to target within your verticals/territories
Cold calling and emailing as well as experimenting with other channels to find new leads
Qualifying leads and pitching Prelude's value proposition
Closing smaller deals independently
Improving processes as we scale our business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business or a related field
Previous experience in Business Development or Sales is a strong plus
Proactive mindset with a relentless drive to start conversations, build momentum, and close deals
Bonus points if you know your way around HubSpot, Sales Navigator, Apollo, Phantombuster, or Kaspr
Entrepreneurial mindset
Self-directed, resourceful, and a great team player
Excited to contribute to a mission-driven, fast-growing venture
Curious, coachable, and eager to learn by doing
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment
Confident speaking English daily, and ideally the ability to speak other languages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package (base + uncapped commission)
Comprehensive health insurance plan
Urban Sports Club gym membership
100% transport subsidised
Swile meal vouchers
Pet-friendly office environment
Free snacks and drinks in the office
Laptop and equipment needed to do the role
Hybrid working style: 4 days at the office and 1 day at home, with 4 weeks of remote working per year
An annual offsite in a great location (last one was at Le Pradet)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Business DevelopmentSalesLead QualificationCold CallingEmail MarketingValue PropositionDeal Closing

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetEntrepreneurial MindsetSelf-directedResourcefulTeam PlayerCuriousCoachableEager to LearnAdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s in BusinessMaster’s in Business