Sales Development Representative (German-speaking)
About the Role
We're looking for a driven, German-speaking Sales Development Representative to own our German-market top-of-funnel - from first contact all the way to qualified demo handoff for Account Executives. You'll sit at the intersection of sales and marketing in a fast-growing AI SaaS startup, playing a critical role in shaping how we grow in the DACH region. This is a genuine career-accelerator role with a clear path to becoming an Account Executive.
What You'll Do
Own the full German-speaking top-of-funnel, from initial outreach through to qualified demo handoff.
Qualify inbound leads generated by marketing and prioritize follow-up based on fit and intent.
Execute multi-channel outreach across phone, email, and LinkedIn, while testing new channels.
Build, test, measure, and iterate on outreach sequences and sales hypotheses.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of SDR workflows and processes.
Support new customer onboarding as part of the handover process.
Work toward an Account Executive role by consistently delivering top performance.
What We're Looking For
1+ years of experience in outbound or telesales, ideally in B2B SaaS.
Native-level German proficiency with a confident, professional phone presence.
Strong spoken and written English (company working language).
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding outbound sales targets with variable/commission-based pay.
Experience designing, testing, and optimizing multi-channel outreach sequences and cadences.
Familiarity with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., sequencing platforms).
Experience coordinating qualified opportunity handoffs to Account Executives.
Hypothesis-driven mindset - comfortable running experiments and iterating on results.
Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment with end-to-end ownership and a bias for action.
Ambition to grow from SDR to Account Executive within a short timeframe.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: €60,000 - €90,000 per year, with uncapped commission on top. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
This is an on-site role based in Vienna, Austria.