
Business Development Representative – Germany
Description
Hornetsecurity is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative for its locations in Hanover or Berlin. In this role, you will professionally represent the company and serve as the first point of contact for potential new customers. You will contact pre-qualified leads generated through events, webinars, campaigns, and other marketing activities, identifying relevant decision-makers within target companies. Your responsibilities include qualifying leads via phone and email, generating qualified sales opportunities for the product portfolio, and handing them over to Inside Sales or Key Account Management. You will also conduct professional initial meetings, recognize customer needs, and reliably document all interactions in the CRM system.
Requirements
- Commercial training, e.g., as a dialogue marketing specialist or equivalent commercial training
- Experience in telesales with an IT focus, ideally with a good understanding of SaaS solutions
- Proven success in telephone customer care and acquisition with a hunter mentality
- Sales talent: ability to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' comfortably and charmingly over the phone
- Quick-wittedness and ability to respond to any situation
- Creativity and strong communication skills
- Excellent command of German and English, both written and verbal
- High level of commitment, resilience, flexibility, and dedication
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Temporary Employee Exchange Program – support to work at global office locations (e.g., Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington D.C.)
Home office option and flexible working hours
Team events such as laser tag, escape room, or get-togethers at the legendary beer wagon in Hanover
Be-Active Bonus – subsidy for fitness memberships
Free parking (Hanover), subsidized job ticket, or bike leasing
Contribution to company pension scheme
Referral bonus: €1500 premium for each successful candidate recommendation
30 days vacation, permanent contracts, development opportunities, coffee, tea, soft drinks, fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code, and more
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
🏞️
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
💰
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
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A leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions, now a Proofpoint company. Hornetsecurity's flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security suite for Microsoft 365, serving 125,000+ customers across 120+ countries through 12,000+ MSP and channel partners. The company processes 72 billion emails annually and operates 11 redundant secured data centers worldwide.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.