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Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
Office-Based: This role is based in our office and requires you to work on-site full-time. During your initial training period, you will be required to work in the office five days a week. Once ramped up, you will have the option to work four days per week in the office.
As a German speaking Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will play a key role in Cognism’s growth by exceeding your monthly meeting targets and generating new sales opportunities. This role requires ambition, resilience, and a competitive mindset. You’ll engage with a high volume of inbound leads and conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
Engage with a high volume of inbound leads, quickly qualifying potential sales opportunities.
Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach, to generate new business.
Develop a deep understanding of our ideal customer profile to assess fit and need effectively.
Maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently work towards exceeding targets.
Stay agile and proactive in learning new tools, processes, and market trends.
Language Skills: Fluency in both German and English (spoken and written) is essential.
Communication: Strong ability to engage prospects, articulate value, and actively listen.
Mindset: Competitive and results-driven, with a strong desire to overachieve.
Curiosity & Problem-Solving: Ability to ask the right questions and uncover opportunities.
Coachability: Open to feedback and eager to learn and improve.
Resilience & Determination: Thrives in a high-rejection environment and stays motivated.
Sales Experience: Previous experience in sales is a plus but not essential.
Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred.
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
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Why Scout24?
Sprengnetter, part of the Scout24 Group since 2023, has been simplifying real estate valuation since 1978, making the process more secure and efficient. The company supports partners in the lending and real estate industries with innovative software solutions, up-to-date market data, professional services, industry literature, and a wide range of training opportunities. Through subsidiaries in Austria and Italy, Sprengnetter is also driving the internationalization of its business. With over 200 employees, the company sets standards in the industry. If this sounds interesting to you, we look forward to welcoming you to our team! Even if you may not meet all the job requirements, we are eager to see the value you can bring to our team. Grow with us! Welcome home!
In addition to our team and our company culture, we offer great benefits that make Scout24 a fantastic place to work!
Hours: 20 hours/week
Desired start date: immediately
Duration: at least 1 year (You must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education for at least one more year, and we ask that you specify this when applying)
We are transforming the technology foundation of Germany's leading real estate valuation platform. As we explore the role of AI and intelligent automation of our product landscape, we are looking for a curious, technically sharp working student to help us turn our hypotheses into evidence and to test our early prototypes and help us scale.
What are we looking for in you?
You will build and test proof of concepts that help us answer specific architectural and product questions - things like :
What skills do you already bring to the table?
We want to further expand the diversity of our company and provide appropriate career support for people with disabilities. We have a representative for employees with severe disabilities who will support you throughout the application process. If you need this support, please let us know in advance.
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