Overview

Smartling was founded 14 years ago to make localization and translation seamless. Today, Smartling is profitable and backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, supporting company growth and expanding our market share and leadership position. We are the only cloud-based, AI-enabled translation platform that combines a Neural Machine Translation Hub and professional language services empowering teams to collaborate in real-time to create experiences customers love.

Smartling is seeking a Business Development Representative for a remote, work-from-home position. 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. We are considering candidates based in Eastern and Central time zones at this time.

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/calling, 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 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

Interest in sales as a career 1 year of customer-facing experience Track record of top performance in a competitive environment A natural passion and curiosity for the fast-paced technology Clear communication skills with a deep sense of empathy A self-starter who loves problem-solving and teamwork Excellent written skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience A home office setup conducive to 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 organizational skills A team-player.  Who gets excited by a fast-paced, high-energy environment

You Will Enjoy

Freedom