Business Development Representative (SaaS Sales)
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Cold call, email and message enterprise decision-makers to set qualified meetings for 1-2 Account Executives selling the Celonis process intelligence platform.
Your game plan for this job
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at CelonisWe found 54 current reps: 18 SDRs, 29 AEs. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Celonis sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- The role is mostly outbound. How much is calling vs. email vs. LinkedIn?
- How is the team doing on quota? What separates the people who hit it?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Celonis cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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Full job description
Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Team:
On the Business Development Team you will be on the front lines of our growth, helping to expand our market presence by identifying and engaging with key decision-makers at the largest and most complex organizations in the world.
The Role:
Our Business Development Representative's main focus is to identify, develop, and create new enterprise business opportunities in new and existing accounts for 1-2 Account Executives in specific verticals within the US.
The work you’ll do:
Evangelize the Platform:
Act as a champion for the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform, showcasing its transformative capabilities and articulating its value proposition to both new and existing customers.
Strategically Prospect:
Use modern tools and creative strategies to connect with prospective clients via cold calls, email, and social channels.
Generate Pipeline:
Drive sales growth by setting up qualified meetings and creating a robust pipeline for our Account Executives.
Own Your Territory:
Be responsible for a defined territory, developing new accounts and expanding our relationships with existing customers to maximize market potential.
Partner with Sales & Marketing:
Collaborate with sales to define and execute account-based strategies, and partner with marketing to promote campaigns and events while following up on new leads.
Support Complex Sales Cycles:
Effectively multithread different lines of business within complex enterprise accounts to build broad support and consensus.
The qualifications you need:
- Have a BA/BS from a top university or equivalent
- 1-3 Years of sales experience or business development experience in a SaaS organization a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and tell a compelling story
- You adapt quickly and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- A results-driven attitude with a strong desire to compete & exceed targets
- A natural curiosity. You are also highly coachable and eager to learn.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
This is a hybrid role. Employees are expected to be in-office 3 days per week.
What Celonis can offer you:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
- Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
- Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
- Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
- Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
- Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
- Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
- Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI’s operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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Celonis Inclusion Statement:
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
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