Remote Inbound Sales Development Representative | French-speaking Job at DeepL

.is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe. Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you’re ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What will you be doing at DeepL?You will be responsible for building a strong pipeline of qualified business in our fastest growing markets. You’ll be qualifying leads and creating opportunities with large companies across all industries using a multi-channel approach (email, social, telephone).

Our Sales Development Team is passionate about consulting with potential clients from DeepL to minimise their language barriers while connecting their cultures. As such, we strive to hand over the maximum number of qualified conversations to Account Executives in order to create an excellent pipeline of potential clients. We are a team of honest, curious and actively listening humans. We communicate openly, laugh and grow WITH each other, sharing knowledge, successes, failures and lessons learned.

We’re interested in talking to candidates who are self-starters, naturally curious and who have a caring attitude towards others; qualities that can be demonstrated both personally and professionally. You should have a passion for communications/languages and a desire to be part of a fast-paced, hyper-growth scale-up. You’ll be helping to build the future of translation technology.

Requirements

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We’re more than just colleagues; we’re a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we’ve doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy makes us better together.
• Remote work, flexible hours: whether you’re near or in our hub in London, or prefer the comfort of your own home, you decide where your office is. We offer remote opportunities, flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, all in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Our aim is to integrate your work with your lifestyle, ensuring a balance that respects both your needs and our operational requirements.
• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you’re passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
• Comprehensive health insurance: your health comes first. With our comprehensive insurance, we’ll make sure you’re covered from head to toe.
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you’re as strong mentally as you are professionally.
• Annual learning budget: because we never stop learning, we’ve set up an annual budget for your professional development—pick a learning path which contributes to your career development and we’ll back you up.

Qualities we look for

• Fluency in both English and French is essential for this position.
• Active listening skills and natural curiosity to gather customer requirements and connect them to the DeepL product suite
• Eager to learn with a desire to continuously develop professionally and personally
• Striving for excellence and a strong commitment to achieving goals and surpassing expectations
• Creative mindset and a knack for thinking outside the box – you enjoy finding innovative solutions and bringing fresh perspectives to your team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Passionate about developing a career in technology sales 
• Minimum 6 months successful sales experience (ideally in a SaaS environment in Inside Sales, SDR, BDR etc.)  
• Team player who looks out for others and proactively helps the team
• Fluency in other European languages such as Spanish/Portuguese or Polish is a plus but not essential

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you’re hesitant because you don’t check all the boxes, don’t let that hold you back. At DeepL, it’s all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let’s discover your potential together. We can’t wait to meet you!