Business Development Director

Role Overview

The Business Development Director will be a key factor in our current growth. The ideal candidate will work across our ecosystem of technology and services to deliver high value solutions to enterprise clients. You will have a consultative mindset and be comfortable managing the large volume of inbound requests we receive as well as cold contacting new prospects up to C-Level stakeholders.

What You Will Do

You’ll be given the training, tools and solutions to target and approach prospective clients, highlight the value of our ecosystem and convert them from prospect to customer. You’ll work across value chain to close inbound leads, create leads by researching prospective clients through a mix of strategies, outreach & follow up prospects & new clients, and represent LanguageWire at commercial events/trade fairs/thought leadership occasions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have a crucial role in our LanguageWire Business Development Team for the DACH region and be a key driver of our business in your country. You will report to our Head of Business Development and be a member of his regional teams.

Requirements

• 3 – 7 years sales experience
• Understanding of the sales lifecycle – from lead generation through business closing
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets
• Proven ability to be self-driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A consultancy toolbox (problem solving, analytical mindset, stakeholder management, presentation skills etc.)
• Effective time management
• Experience in the translation/content or technology industry preferred
• Proven success in SaaS &/or localization sales
• Experience integrating platforms & systems to drive value
• Strategic and methodical approach to problem solving

Benefits

• Flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom
• Direct feedback
• Room to stand up for your own ideas
• Internal development opportunities
• Ongoing support from your People Partner
• Inclusive and fun company culture
• Weekly flexibility
• Hybrid work model called FlexiWire