Business Development Representative - French Speaker
Build your future with Sovos. If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here. Please note: While this is a remote position, we are only considering candidates who are residing and have right to work in the UK. The Work You'll Do As a Business Development Representative at Sovos, you'll be the driving force behind building market demand for our industry-leading compliance solutions. This is a high-energy, high-impact role where you'll connect with potential customers, uncover opportunities, and set the stage for meaningful business relationships. You'll work at the intersection of sales and marketing—turning leads into conversations and conversations into qualified opportunities for our sales team. If you're hungry to learn, love the thrill of outreach, and want to build a career in a fast-growing global company, this is your launchpad. More Specifically, You Will
- Work directly with prospective customers to identify and develop sales opportunities
- Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets
- Meet and exceed pipeline creation and revenue quotas
- Effectively qualify inbound leads to provide high-quality opportunities for the sales team
- Partner with Account Executives to identify and execute territory plans
- Execute a formalised business development process with consistency and creativity
- Recommend improvements to business development strategies, processes, documents, and tools to benefit internal teams and external prospects
- Autonomously manage multiple priorities and actively drive effective pipeline development
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Fluency in French, both verbal and written
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a drive to make the Business Development team better
- Quota experience preferred with demonstrated ability to exceed targets
- General understanding of business, financial systems, and organisational decision-making
- Ability to engage confidently with mid-level and executive contacts
- Self-motivated and quick to learn new concepts and technologies
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to present to groups of all sizes
- Strong planning, organising, and prioritisation abilities
- Excellent multi-tasking skills with keen attention to detail
- Proficiency with contact management solutions (e.g., Salesforce.com) and Microsoft Office suite
- Creative and adaptable communication style
- Assertive and persistent approach to outreach
- Creative problem-solving abilities with a genuine desire to learn and improve
- Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire
- 30 days holiday (plus 8 days bank holidays)
- Uncapped Commission Plans
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Income protection
- Mental wellbeing support
- Global Meeting Free Days
- Award Winning Career Development and Training opportunities, and more!