Sales Development Representative (German-speaking)

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a key early sales hire at a fast-growing AI SaaS startup, owning the entire German-speaking top-of-funnel from first outreach to qualified demo handoff. You will work closely with marketing and Account Executives to shape outreach strategy and SDR processes, with a clear path to move into a closing role based on performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the German-speaking top-of-funnel, from first contact through to qualified demo handoff to Account Executives.

- Qualify inbound leads generated by marketing and prioritize timely follow-up. - Execute multi-channel outreach across phone, email, LinkedIn, and new channels as you identify them. - Build, test, measure, and iterate on outreach sequences and prospecting hypotheses. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of SDR workflows and processes. - Support new customer onboarding as part of the handover process. - Progress toward an Account Executive role by delivering consistent top performance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 1+ years of sales experience, ideally in outbound or telesales; strong junior candidates with relevant drive will also be considered. - Native-level German and confident phone presence are essential. - Strong spoken and written English (the company's working language). - Experience with multi-channel outreach and designing, testing, and improving cadence sequences. - Ability to form hypotheses, run experiments, and iterate based on results.

- B2B SaaS sales background is a plus. - Competitive, output-driven mindset with motivation by uncapped commission. - Comfortable operating at startup pace and helping to shape processes from the ground up. - Genuine ambition to grow from SDR into a closing role within months. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary range: 60,000 to 90,000 EUR annually, plus uncapped commission. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LOCATION On-site in Vienna, Austria.

Source listing: ashby_clera