Sales Development Representative, Corporate

About Us at GoCardless

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. 

GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia and the United States.

At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! 

And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply!

The role

Your responsibilities as a Sales Development Representative will be to identify and qualify opportunities with senior decision makers in businesses across Europe. You will work collaboratively with experienced Sales Account Executives in Paris to find new sales opportunities and help to grow our presence in this market. 

What excites you

• Being a part of a forward-thinking fintech company that is making a difference for businesses across Europe
• Actively reach out to potential customers through cold calling, introducing them to our offerings and generating interest in our solutions
• Pitching compelling proposals that address the critical needs of our customers
• Guide prospects through the sales journey, transforming them into fully qualified leads
• Think outside the box to develop innovative strategies for engaging with new customers
• Getting the opportunity to be promoted in a Sales representative role for the best performers

What excites us

• You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and have a prior sales experience 
• You have ability to listen, communicate effectively and persuade others, both verbally and in writing
• You are able to take initiatives with a tactical mindset in order to navigate and unlock various situations
• You have keen interest in FinTech and understanding payments landscape
• You are fluent in French and English. Knowledge of additional languages, such as German or Italian, is a valuable asset.

We don’t expect you to meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply.

Please send us a short cover letter in French, to support your application.

Salary range - the expected base salary range for this position is between €33,600 - €50,400 + 100% OTE

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. 

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
• Adaptive Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time Off: Generous holidays, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days annually.

Life at GoCardless

We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand:

• 45% identify as women 
• 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 
• 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 
• 9% identify as neurodiverse 
• 2% identify as disabled 

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report 

Sustainability at GoCardless

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, we’re working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. 

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