Business Development Representative - African Market (Any African language Speakers)

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Job Category: Sales

About Salesforce: Salesforce is the AI CRM that drives customer success with AI and data. We are looking for Trailblazers passionate about bettering business and the world through innovation.

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)

We provide relocation support and a comprehensive onboarding process for employees moving to Dublin.

About the Role

Join Salesforce as a Business Development Representative focusing on the African market, based in our Dublin hub. You will lead the "agentic era" of technology, helping businesses transform through AI, data, and CRM.

Note: Multiple hiring teams may review your resume, so apply once.

Key Requirements

• Language: Full professional fluency in any African language; required languages include Swahili, Amharic, Somali, Tigrinya, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Afrikaans and English.
• Location: Hybrid role based in Dublin, Ireland (relocation assistance included).

Overview of the Role - Your Mission

BDRs sit at the frontline of the sales organization. You are the "engine" of growth, selling the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and Agentforce, driving new business pipeline and strategic expansion within existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Generation: Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting.
• Strategic Outreach: Engage decision makers via cold calling, email, and social selling (LinkedIn).
• Sales Partnership: Work side by side with Account Executives to develop territory strategies.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep account research to uncover business challenges that Salesforce can solve.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success of quota carrying, direct sales experience.
• Drive: Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, target driven environment.
• Communication: Strong relationship building skills and the ability to explain complex value simply.
• Foundation: Experience in business development, sales, or a client facing role (internships and leadership roles count).
• Languages: Fluency in any African language, French, and English.
• Eligibility: Visa support will be provided if you do not have right to work in Ireland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales methodology education (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, Value Selling).
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Track record of consistently achieving or surpassing quotas.
• Experience evaluated based on alignment to core competencies for the role.

What's In It For You (Benefits & Growth)

• Personal Wellbeing: Private health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan, and a monthly wellness allowance.
• Flexibility: Flexible time off and leave policies, plus comprehensive parental support programs.
• Career Development: Access to world class AI and sales training, mentorship, and a clear path for promotion within the global Salesforce ecosystem.
• Giving Back: 7 paid volunteer days per year and donation matching.
• Perks: Employee discounts, inclusive resource groups, and a culture that celebrates equality.

Equality & Inclusion

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Accommodations

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