Business Development Representative, German speaker

• Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales accepted leads and respond to product inquiries

• Gather actionable intelligence (competition, projects, purchase intent, etc.) for the list of accounts that you will be responsible for

• Follow-up on all leads generated by marketing and convert initial interest into sales accepted leads

• Manage email campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Manage cold-calling telephone-based campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Complete accurate tracking of communication with current and potential customers in Salesforce.com

• Schedule demonstrations between the Sales team members and potential customer

Highly motivated individual with a competitive personality, and good attention to detail

Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus.

Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a bonus.

Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organisational skills

Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment preferred.

Fluent German & English language skills required.

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career success on your terms

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Always on recognition for your contributions

Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com .