About the job
Become a pivotal part of Kahoot! – recognized as one of the most dynamic SaaS companies globally – and embark on our ambitious growth journey! We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic French-speaking Business Development Representative to enhance our EMEA Sales team.
At Kahoot!, we are passionate about empowering individuals, challenging limits, and fostering significant change through our innovative technology. With the trust of 97% of Fortune 500 companies, we enable organizations to transform learning, communication, and employee engagement.
If you thrive on building a sales pipeline from the ground up, excel in strategic outreach, and aspire to make a tangible impact within a high-performing international team, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
Your Role
As a Business Development Representative, you will engage in our newly established business development initiatives. Your primary responsibilities will include generating qualified leads, nurturing key relationships, and scheduling meetings for our Account Executives, while also contributing to the development of a scalable outbound sales engine. This role reports directly to the Manager of Industry Sales.
This is an excellent opportunity to create significant impact and advance your career. As you achieve success, there is a clear pathway toward increased responsibilities and potential transition into a full-cycle sales role.
Responsibilities
- Outbound Prospecting: Actively reach out to enterprise-level organizations (2000+ employees) across EMEA via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other platforms. This entails both initiating contact with new customers and converting new leads or free users.
- Lead Qualification: Identify and qualify potential opportunities to support the expansion of our customer base, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality meetings for the Account Executives.
- Pipeline Management: Build and manage a diverse pipeline of warm and cold leads, working closely with Account Executives to advance opportunities and convert interest into revenue.
- Account Research: Conduct in-depth mapping of target accounts and personas across EMEA, analyze usage data, and customize outreach strategies and messaging accordingly.
- Product & Market Knowledge: Cultivate a thorough understanding of Kahoot!’s product offerings, value propositions, and positioning within the broader learning and communication landscape.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the broader Sales team on initiatives for pipeline generation and go-to-market strategies.
- Event Participation: Represent Kahoot! at relevant industry events and conferences to generate leads and expand your professional network.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Sales Development Representative (SDR) or Business Development Representative (BDR) roles, preferably in B2B SaaS, focusing on the enterprise segment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both French and English.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.

