Business Development Representative

HERO Software

. Proactively contact potential customers by phone, email, and social media .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €62,000 - €71,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outbound sales strategies, particularly within the skilled-trades market, while effectively utilizing Salesforce for lead qualification and customer relationship management. Strong communication skills in both German and English enhance the ability to engage with decision-makers and present solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Sales ExperienceSalesforce ProficiencyStrong German Skills (C1)Skilled-Trades Market KnowledgeLead Qualification

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Hard Skills

Outbound SalesLead QualificationSalesforceCold CallingCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrong Presentation SkillsCustomer FocusIndependent Work ApproachStructured Work Methodology

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered WorkflowsSocial Media OutreachAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Skilled-Trades MarketTrade FairsSocial SellingCustomer Interactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively contact potential customers by phone, email, and social media
Attend trade fairs and drive social selling on LinkedIn
Speak with skilled-trades businesses to understand their processes and challenges
Build relationships with relevant decision-makers
Qualify leads in a structured manner
Schedule qualified initial calls and product demos for Account Executives
Maintain customer interactions and relevant information in Salesforce
Develop outreach strategies for the skilled-trades market
Use tools, automations, and AI-powered workflows to optimize outreach processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or interest in active outbound sales and cold calling
Interest in the skilled-trades market and the challenges faced by the target audience
Ideally, some experience or familiarity with the skilled trades
Strong customer focus
Clear communication and strong presentation skills
Independent, structured approach to work
Salesforce skills for accurate documentation
Openness to new technologies, AI tools, and automations
Very strong German skills (at least C1)
Good English skills (at least B1)
Willingness to regularly collaborate with colleagues on-site in Berlin or Hanover

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours and location-independent remote work, supported by a Deutschlandticket subsidized at €29 per month
30 days of vacation (including December 24 and December 31), plus additional days off for special occasions such as weddings, moving, and childbirth
One volunteering day for a social-impact project
JobRad bicycle leasing and fitness benefits through Hansefit or EGYM Wellpass
Access to Bloom, our mental health partner
Additional company-funded health insurance through Allianz
Monthly professional shoulder and neck massages at the Hanover office
Annual professional development budget of currently €800
Regular feedback and development conversations
HERO career plan
Summer and Christmas parties, as well as regular team events
Annual co-working retreats within the EU