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Sales Development Representative (m/w/d)

VerveEssen, GermanySales
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Entry
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Verve is hiring a Sales Development Representative for its office in Essen, Germany, focusing on regional advertising clients. This full-time opportunity suits individuals starting their sales career or transitioning from customer-facing backgrounds who want to advance to an Account Executive position.

Role Overview

The Sales Development Representative role centers on contacting regional advertising prospects by telephone, qualifying leads, and scheduling meetings for account executives. Operating within Verve Retail Media, this position helps bridge the gap between physical retail advertising and measurable digital outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct initial phone outreach to regional advertising prospects using pre-qualified leads
Assess prospect needs and identify decision-makers during initial calls
Schedule qualified meetings for account executives within defined target slots
Document pain points, context, and decision structures for handoffs
Prepare for calls thoroughly using structured research workflows
Build, prioritize, and manage a personal activity pipeline using key performance indicators
Maintain all activities and opportunities inside Salesforce
Collaborate with account executives to review lead quality and iterate on pitches

Requirements

Bring prior sales experience from an SDR, BDR, inside sales, or outbound call center role, or transition from customer service, retail, gastronomy, or hospitality
Demonstrate enthusiasm for phone communication and engaging prospects
Work in a structured manner, prepare diligently, and track key performance indicators
Maintain an open and coachable mindset for daily improvement
Utilize large language models for research and preparation, or learn this skill quickly
Speak German fluently at a native level, with English skills as a plus
Aim to progress to an account executive role

Skills and Tools

Salesforce CRM
Aircall telephony
LLM-assisted research workflows
German language proficiency

About the Company

Verve creates digital advertising and monetization technology that connects data, media, and technology for advertisers and publishers globally. Operating with an AI-first strategy, the organization spans 30 global offices and handles over one trillion ad impressions annually, serving major advertisers and thousands of publishers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Sales Development Representative position located?

The role is located in Essen, Germany.

Do I need prior cold-calling experience?

No, you work with pre-qualified leads rather than cold-calling lists.

What language skills are required?

Native-level fluency in German is required for all calls, and English knowledge is advantageous.

What is the career progression for this role?

Successful performers have a clear career path to advance to an Account Executive role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Verve careers page.

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