EcoVadis offers an exciting, truly international job opportunity in an innovative and dynamic environment. Awarded as the fastest-growing startup in the sustainable supply chain space, EcoVadis is driven by a global team of over 700 employees represented by over 40 nationalities making a real impact on the environmental and social practices of companies around the world. We aim at improving environmental and social practices of companies by leveraging the influence of the global supply chain. More than 650 global multinational companies have selected the EcoVadis solution, including Verizon, GSK, Coca Cola Enterprises, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, Renault, ING Bank, and Subway.

Join us, we’re looking for collaborative, fun and passionate people to help us make a difference!

EcoVadis seeks a high energy and dynamic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our new Barcelona branch of our highly successful Sales Team.

SDRs are responsible for prospecting and outreaching activities on target accounts with a focus on engaging and qualifying all prospective customers. This role has the opportunity to be the first touch point for the largest firms in the DACH region to evangelize the importance of Sustainability and ESG in global supply-chains.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Generating new business opportunities to fuel revenue for EcoVadis,

• Scheduling discovery calls for Account Executives,

• Conducting high-level discovery and educational conversations with Senior Executives (Directors of Sustainability or Procurement) in Target Accounts,

• Evangelizing the importance of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility for the supply chain of large multinational companies,

• Leveraging your teammates (Marketing and Account Executives) to develop targeted lists, call strategies and messaging in order to drive opportunities in regional areas,

• Maintaining an activity volume of 50+ calls/emails per day with the intent to qualify leads and create pipeline growth,

• Meeting or exceeding your quota,

• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and competition,

• Recording and documenting all calls and communications in Salesforce.com in order to identify trends for improvement,

• Monitoring social networks such as Linkedin for sales opportunities and leads,

• Reporting on weekly results, both qualitative and quantitative.

You must have an outgoing personality along with an exceptional level of drive and a desire to learn new skills and to build a career in sales and marketing. You should have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously. Specific qualifications for the role include:

• University Degree,

• At least 1 year of experience working in on of the following functions/areas: Sales, CSR, Sustainability, HSQE, Procurement, Environment and Human Rights,

• Evidence that you are a Top Performer in your current role,

• Autonomous and self-driven,

• Native German and advanced English is a MUST,

• Knowledge of the German corporate business culture,

• Passion about Sustainability and willingness to pursue a career in both Sustainability and Sales,

• Superior communication skills and the ability to build rapport,

• Ability to work under pressure and managing multiple tasks,

• Ability to work well in an international startup team environment.

Perks at EcoVadis:

• Working closely with a cross functional team of highly motivated and intelligent folks with a unique range of startup and enterprise experience 

• Vibrant company culture with frequent team building events 

• Mentorship opportunities

• Career growth opportunities

Keywords: Sales Development Representative; Demand Generation Representative; Business Development; International Sales; Sales Representative.

EcoVadis does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category.

Location: Barcelona

When: ASAP

Reports to Group Director - Global Sales Development and Mid Market Divisions

Are you interested? Please apply directly online by clicking on the link below and attaching both your CV and a Cover letter in PDF format.

For more information about EcoVadis please visit our site: www.ecovadis.com