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About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Covering the French Market)

The Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of sales excellence? As a Business Development Manager, you will lead, inspire, and scale a high-velocity team of Business Development Representatives (BDRs) dedicated to the French territory. This isn't just about managing quotas—it's about career transformation. You will act as a talent incubator, coaching the next generation of Account Executives and directly fueling our sales pipeline.

If you are a motivated leader looking to accelerate your career within a world-class organization, this highly visible role is your next step.

Your Impact

Talent Incubator: Recruit, onboard, and coach a diverse team of BDRs, preparing them for future promotion into Account Executive roles.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate the French market, turning raw research and cold outreach into high-value revenue pipeline.
Performance Optimization: Define monthly objectives, design creative team incentives, and cultivate a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Operations to optimize campaign follow-ups, refine processes, and maximize productivity.
Data-Driven Execution: Track, analyze, and regularly report on lead quality, quantity, and revenue impact to senior stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

Language Skills: Complete fluency in both French and English is essential.
Sales Background: A proven, consistent track record of over-achieving quotas in software sales (CRM or Enterprise Applications preferred).
Leadership Mentality: Experience coaching, mentoring, or managing a sales team to success. You know how to bring out the best in people.
Communication Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trust and inspire a team.
You thrive in multi-cultural, fast-paced, high-growth environments.
You possess impeccable organizational and time-management skills.
You are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and dedicated to building a thriving team culture.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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Manager, Business Development (BDR) - French Speaking

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