Manager, Business Development (BDR) - French Speaking
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Sales
Job Details
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Location: Dublin, Ireland (Covering the French Market)
The Opportunity
Ready to shape the future of sales excellence? As a Business Development Manager, you will lead, inspire, and scale a high-velocity team of Business Development Representatives (BDRs) dedicated to the French territory. This isn't just about managing quotas-it's about career transformation. You will act as a talent incubator, coaching the next generation of Account Executives and directly fueling our sales pipeline.
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If you are a motivated leader looking to accelerate your career within a world-class organization, this highly visible role is your next step.
Your Impact
- Talent Incubator: Recruit, onboard, and coach a diverse team of BDRs, preparing them for future promotion into Account Executive roles.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate the French market, turning raw research and cold outreach into high-value revenue pipeline.
- Performance Optimization: Define monthly objectives, design creative team incentives, and cultivate a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Operations to optimize campaign follow-ups, refine processes, and maximize productivity.
- Data-Driven Execution: Track, analyze, and regularly report on lead quality, quantity, and revenue impact to senior stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
- Language Skills: Complete fluency in both French and English is essential.
- Sales Background: A proven, consistent track record of over-achieving quotas in software sales (CRM or Enterprise Applications preferred).
- Leadership Mentality: Experience coaching, mentoring, or managing a sales team to success. You know how to bring out the best in people.
- Communication Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trust and inspire a team.
- You thrive in multi-cultural, fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- You possess impeccable organizational and time-management skills.
- You are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and dedicated to building a thriving team culture.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Work Visa Sponsorship
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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