Sales Development Specialist

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading technology company that is looking to recruit a French speaking Sales Development Specialist to join their offices in Barcelona.

Position: Sales Development Specialist

Location: Barcelona, Spain 

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: Base salary + bonus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage high volume prospecting to qualify leads through calls, emails, and other channels for the French market
• Uncover potential opportunities across the customer lifecycle (new business, upsell/cross-sell) for the sales organization
• Partner closely with account executives and marketing to develop and implement outreach strategies for your leads
• Conduct qualifying calls with prospective buyers and create next steps including scheduling meetings for account executives for further qualification
• Progress in the program – you will have goals across performance as well as skill development set up for you to achieve your career progression from business development into sales or other departments.

• Native/fluent in French, both oral and written. Fluent in English
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience in sales is preferred but not required
• Evidence of continually exceeding targets
• Working knowledge and experience of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction markets is nice to have
• Strong empathy for customers and a passion for sales challenges
• Ability to problem-solve and think outside of the box to meet company expectations
• Ability to multitask, a quick learner
• Ambitious and driven with a competitive mind-set
• Autonomous self-starter, strategic thinker
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm, intentional and focused as well as highly professional.