About this role.
Smartling is seeking a French-speaking Business Development Representative for a remote position in Ireland. The role involves sourcing and engaging high-potential prospects, qualifying buying interest, and serving as a bridge between marketing and sales. Candidates should have a passion for sales and technology, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Smartling offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a fast-paced, collaborative culture. This is an entry-level role ideal for those looking to launch a career in SaaS sales.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the French-speaking Business Development Representative position at Smartling. With my proficiency in French and passion for sales, I am eager to contribute to your team. I have a proven track record of top performance in competitive environments and strong communication skills that allow me to effectively engage prospects.
I am particularly drawn to Smartling's innovative use of AI in translation and its fast-paced culture. I am a self-starter who thrives in collaborative settings and is committed to customer success. I look forward to the opportunity to develop my sales career with Smartling.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
I have experience using LinkedIn, email, and phone calls to identify and engage potential leads. I research companies to understand their needs and tailor my outreach to highlight how our solution can address them.
I listen carefully to understand the concern, then address it by providing relevant information or examples. I aim to build trust and show how our product can solve their specific challenges.
I am passionate about building relationships and helping businesses succeed. I want to grow my skills in SaaS sales and eventually become a top-performing Account Executive.
I use CRM tools like Salesforce to track interactions and prioritize tasks. I set daily goals and allocate time for prospecting, follow-ups, and administrative work to ensure efficiency.
In my previous role, I handled high volumes of customer inquiries and learned to quickly prioritize based on urgency and impact. I remained calm and focused, and I communicated proactively with my team.
Overview
Smartling is seeking a French-speaking Business Development Representative for a remote, work-from-home position based in Ireland. Smartling’s Business Development team is a group of highly motivated sales professionals whose focus is to source and engage with high-potential prospects. As the first point of contact with potential customers, you will qualify active buying interest and be a critical part of the bridge between marketing and sales to ensure new customer acquisition is consistent, high-quality, and frictionless.
Smartling is an AI-native translation platform that’s redefining how the world’s biggest brands go global — ranked #3 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list. We’re growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we’ve spent years building it into the core of our platform — and we’re just getting started.
What’s in it for you
- Become a business representative via regular and structured coaching and training
- Be a part of an ambitious and highly motivated team
- You will learn vital prospecting skills and be a champion in discovery calls with prospects
- Develop your core foundation and launch your career as a SaaS sales professional
- Work in a fast-paced technology company
- Sales performance incentives for fun (SPIFFs!)
You Will
- Work alongside marketing and sales to source and engage with high-potential prospects and companies
- Develop and execute outreach strategies via email, Zoom and social channels
- Generate curiosity with potential customers by clearly articulating Smartling’s value proposition
- Act as a consultative partner for potential customers; fielding questions and handling objections
- Once prospects have been qualified and a fit has been identified, execute a hand-off to Account Executives
- Diligently record and manage prospect and company information in Salesforce.com
- Become a Smartling expert, maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the product, competitive positioning and industry trends
- Be a Smartling ambassador at industry events and conferences
You Have
- Proficiency in French
- Interest in sales as a career
- Track record of top performance in a competitive environment
- A natural passion and curiosity for fast-paced technology
- Clear communicator with a deep sense of empathy
- A self-starter who loves problem-solving and teamwork
- Excellent written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 1 year customer-facing experience
- A home office setup conducive for working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member*
Preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of sales and marketing tools, e.g. Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, Outreach
- Prior experience within a fast-paced technology company
You Are
- Results-focused. Motivated, hard-working and ready to level up to your career goals
- Curious: You’re a “forever learner” with an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge
- Enthusiastic. A fun and energetic co-worker
- Customer-focused. Passionate for client success at all times
- Detail-oriented. Have excellent time management and organisational skills
- A team-player. Who gets excited by a fast-paced, high-energy environment
You Will Enjoy
- Freedom 🏡- we are remote-first
- Growth – an opportunity to learn and advance your career
- Wealth 💰 – we offer a competitive salary
- Wellness – health benefits (based on location)
- Balance – flexible PTO
- Culture 🤝- an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
- Bonus – employee referral programs and Apple equipment
Smartling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.
*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter-free) background.
To all recruitment agencies: Smartling does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Smartling employees. Smartling is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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