German‑Speaking Business Development Representative

About the role

Digiperia is expanding into Switzerland and seeks a German‑speaking Business Development Representative to drive early‑stage sales activities. You will identify and engage target companies, nurture relationships over time, and convert prospects into booked meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Research and build target lists using purchased data, event attendee lists, and industry mapping.
• Initiate conversations with CEOs, CTOs and managing directors of Swiss companies.
• Nurture leads through calls, LinkedIn and email, focusing on warm, relationship‑based outreach.
• Book qualified meetings, including in‑person meetings in Switzerland when appropriate.
• Own the follow‑up process, often after multiple touch points.
• Maintain accurate CRM records for every contact, conversation and next step.
• Report daily on activity and results.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of outbound sales experience in the Swiss or German market.
• Fluent German (C1 or higher) with the ability to hold business conversations and handle objections.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Confident phone and email outreach with high‑volume contact handling.
• Organised, self‑motivated and performance‑driven, comfortable with commission‑based earnings.
• Swiss German, experience selling web/design/marketing/software services, and knowledge of Swiss buying processes are a plus.

Required skills

• HubSpot
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator