Business Development Representative, German Speaker

Proofpoint

Business Development Representative generating qualified sales opportunities in commercial sector for Proofpoint. Collaborating with sales and marketing teams in the DACH region to drive leads and account development.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating qualified sales opportunities and executing account-based sales strategies, particularly in the DACH region. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce.com for tracking customer communications and collaborating effectively with sales and marketing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Salesforce.com ProficiencyAccount-Based Sales StrategyFluent German Language SkillsFluent English Language SkillsGoal-Driven Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales Opportunity GenerationLead GenerationAccount Intelligence GatheringSales Accepted LeadsCloud Solutions Experience

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMotivated PersonalityCompetitive Personality

Industry Keywords

DACH RegionInbound ActivitiesOutbound ActivitiesVertical MarketsAccount Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate qualified sales opportunities for the Commercial sales team
Work closely with regional sales and marketing teams to generate sales accepted leads via inbound and outbound activities
Gather intelligence and develop a deep understanding of assigned accounts
Connect sales team with influencers and decision makers within prospect accounts across all vertical markets
Collaborate with Account Management and Marketing to execute account-based sales strategy for the DACH region
Complete accurate tracking of communication with customers in Salesforce.com
Schedule demonstrations between sales team members and potential customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly motivated individual with a competitive personality and good attention to detail
Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus
Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a bonus
Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organisational skills
Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment preferred
Fluent German & English language skills required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities