Business Development Manager (Dutch Speaking) at FreshBooks

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, Customer ExperienceIndustries

Requirements

  • Native level written and oral communication skills in Dutch Language
  • Bachelor or Master degree desirable
  • Ideally first experience in sales or business development, preferably in a similar role OR equivalent practical experience in other high velocity sales environments. Cloud software sales experience is a plus
  • Fast-learner driven to action, passionate about sales, customer service and CRM tools
  • Enthusiastic about helping and serving clients, a high level of goal and customer orientation and self-motivation, charming with a friendly persistence, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong team player and collaborator
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced globally-dispersed work environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage a large volume of daily outbound interactions with prospective Freshworks customers via phone, email and other media channels to raise interest level, qualify, educate and connect them with sales teams to deliver regional revenue targets as an individual contributor
  • Develop and manage your lead pipeline by assessing, prioritizing and moving a large number of prospective clients simultaneously
  • Define and execute on plans and meet and exceed your role-based goals
  • Engage with senior managers on marketing, sales and operations teams to design and execute campaigns
  • Help to continuously improve internal and external processes
  • Use resources effectively, including marketing, pre-sales and sales executives to meet objectives
  • Become an advocate for our brand and an expert in customer service and CRM
  • Provide regular reporting of pipeline status and conduct forecasting exercises
  • Work from our London office as this is an onsite role

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DutchOutbound SalesLead GenerationPipeline ManagementProspectingSales QualificationPhone OutreachEmail OutreachCampaign ExecutionSales Targets

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site role requiring you to work from the London office.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Business Development Manager role?

Native level Dutch language skills, excellent written and verbal communication, sales or business development experience (ideally in high velocity environments), and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced global setting are required.

What is the work environment like at Freshworks?

It's a fast-paced, globally-dispersed environment where you'll collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams as a strong team player.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A fast-learner passionate about sales and CRM, with native Dutch skills, prior sales experience, excellent communication, and the drive to meet goals in a high-volume outbound environment stands out.

FreshBooks

Cloud-based accounting software for businesses

About FreshBooks

FreshBooks provides cloud-based accounting software aimed at simplifying financial management for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals. The software allows users to efficiently track expenses, time, and invoices, making it accessible even for those without accounting experience. Users subscribe to the service with various pricing tiers, and they can take advantage of a 30-day money-back guarantee and an 80% discount for the first four months. FreshBooks stands out from competitors by offering a user-friendly interface and mobile accessibility, enabling users to manage their finances on the go. The company's goal is to help business owners and accountants streamline their financial processes, improve organization, and enhance client relationships.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$149.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from market leaders may impact FreshBooks' market share.
Dependency on Stripe's technology could pose risks if Stripe faces issues.
Economic downturns may threaten FreshBooks' subscription-based revenue model.

Differentiation

FreshBooks offers a user-friendly platform for non-accountants, simplifying financial management.
The company provides mobile-friendly solutions, catering to the rise of remote work.
FreshBooks' integration with Shopify enhances e-commerce capabilities for online businesses.

Upsides

FreshBooks' subscription model aligns with industry trends, boosting customer acquisition and retention.
The expansion of Stripe Connect features enhances FreshBooks Payments, improving payment processing.
AI-driven financial analytics tools can provide predictive insights, enhancing decision-making.

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