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GitLab is hiring a German-speaking Business Development Representative to generate qualified meetings and sales pipeline for its AI-powered DevSecOps platform. The fully remote role is limited to candidates based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, or the Netherlands and involves high-volume outbound prospecting, account research, discovery, and CRM reporting. The BDR will partner closely with sales, marketing, and customer success teams, using tools such as Salesforce, Sales Navigator, and Outreach. Success is measured against monthly and quarterly Sales Accepted Opportunity targets, with a stated progression path toward an Account Executive role.
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I start by segmenting accounts by ICP fit, business triggers, technology environment, and potential use case. I then map relevant decision-makers and influencers, research their priorities, and prioritize accounts with the clearest compelling event and strongest likelihood of conversion.
I would open by confirming the prospect's role and reason for taking the conversation, then ask focused questions about their development workflow, security and compliance challenges, tool fragmentation, and desired business outcomes. I would summarize the pain points, validate urgency and stakeholders, and agree on the appropriate next step with an Account Executive when there is a qualified opportunity.
I treat rejection as data rather than a personal outcome, reviewing messaging, account fit, timing, and channel performance to improve the next attempt. I maintain a consistent daily operating rhythm, track leading indicators in Salesforce, and use small process improvements to sustain activity quality and volume.
I would use a coordinated sequence of tailored emails, phone calls, LinkedIn engagement, and relevant content over several touches. Each interaction would add a distinct value point tied to the prospect's likely priorities, such as developer productivity, security, compliance, or tool consolidation, while respecting regional communication preferences.
I keep account, contact, activity, disposition, and next-step records current so that performance and handoffs are transparent. I use sequencing-tool data to test messaging and timing, monitor response and meeting-conversion rates, and adjust cadences based on results while ensuring Salesforce reflects accurate pipeline status.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
An overview of this role
This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands.
GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing Sales team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted accounts working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. In this role you’ll leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab’s AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You’ll be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for GitLab’s Sales organization.
Our BDRs come from a diverse background. Many have worked in closing roles previously or managed teams.
We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you’ll be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.
What you’ll do
- Execute outbound prospecting initiatives to generate qualified meetings and pipeline in your assigned territory.
- Generate New Logo opportunities and Growth opportunities on existing customer accounts.
- Conduct high-level discovery conversations with target accounts to understand business needs, qualify opportunities, and create Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs).
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly BDR-sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) targets (e.g., Stage 1 and Stage 3 opportunities) by consistently converting qualified prospects into opportunities.
- Research and prioritize target accounts using business and industry knowledge to identify key players, uncover compelling events, and develop tailored outreach strategies.
- Execute a multi-touch outreach cadence (call, email, social, etc.) to all prospects in your assigned territory using Outreach to maximize engagement and conversion rates.
- Manage, track, and accurately report all prospecting activities and pipeline in Salesforce to provide clear visibility into performance and forecast.
- Collaborate with Field, Corporate, and Digital Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to build targeted account lists, campaigns, and call strategies. Attend regional marketing events to engage participants, generate leads, and drive qualified Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs).
- Document and continuously improve Business Development Representative processes in the GitLab handbook in partnership with your Business Development Manager. Mentor new BDR hires to help them ramp quickly and navigate key accounts.
What you’ll bring
- Fluency in German
- Previous tech industry experience in an outbound sales development role is required.
- Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a high volume of outreach, and consistently follow through on prospecting activities.
- Proven experience taking initiative, persisting through setbacks, and independently driving projects or activities through to successful outcomes.
- Alignment with our values and working in accordance with those values.
- Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure.
- Proficiency in using Salesforce, Sales Navigator, and Outreach or similar prospecting and sequencing tools.
- Proficiency in English, our company language, is required for effective communication.
About the team
As part of GitLab’s growing Sales team, you will work closely with the Field and Digital Marketing teams, as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. Our BDRs come from diverse backgrounds, and we provide extensive onboarding and training so you have the DevOps and GitLab knowledge you need to succeed. You’ll partner with Account Executives, working fully remote and distributed across multiple U.S. time zones, collaborating asynchronously through GitLab, video calls, and shared playbooks. This role provides a clear path for advancing to an Account Executive position within GitLab.
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How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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