Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

We’re looking for an energetic, motivated, and articulate team player to join the growing DeepL Sales team as a Strategic Sales Development Representative in Austin. The ideal candidate will be responsible for following up, calling, prospecting, and qualifying leads. Qualified candidates should be self-starters with proven track records of success in their professional and personal or extracurricular lives. They should be excited about SaaS, translation, and an interest in joining a fast-paced tech scale-up.

Your responsibilities

• Create a fantastic first impression to prospects and customers while building a pipeline for DeepL Account Executives

• Use a multi-channel approach to connect with leads and contacts from accounts.

• Create curiosity and excitement on the prospects’ side to evaluate DeepL’s B2B offerings

• Organize and categorize sales lead information in Salesforce

• Focus on building a great team environment for a fun and energetic atmosphere

• Achieve or exceed monthly quotas of activities and qualified opportunities

• Ability to build a hypothesis on research and connect the hypothetical challenge to a solution

Qualities we look for

• Active listener with the ability to gather customer requirements and connect them to the DeepL solution

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Passion for developing a career in technology sales

• Minimum 6 month of successful SaaS Sales experience (Inside Sales, SDR, BDR,etc.)

• Goal-oriented team player

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office multiple times a week. This allows you to engage directly