Greenhouse ·
full-timeBusiness Development Representative
Gitlab · Remote Ireland; Remote, France; Remote, Germany; Remote, Netherlands; Remote, United Kingdom
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, providing tools that help organizations improve developer productivity and security. As a Business Development Representative, you will focus on outbound prospecting to generate qualified meetings and sales pipeline within your assigned territory. The role involves conducting discovery conversations with target accounts to identify business needs and creating Sales Accepted Opportunities. You will utilize a multi-touch outreach strategy, including calls, emails, and social engagement, to connect with various buyer personas. Collaboration with marketing, sales, and customer success teams is essential to build targeted account lists and execute campaigns. You will also be responsible for managing and tracking your activities in Salesforce and contributing to process improvements within the company handbook. This position is suitable for candidates with previous experience in the technology industry who possess strong communication skills and a strategic approach to lead generation. You will be expected to integrate AI tools into your daily workflow to maximize efficiency while working in a fully remote environment across Europe.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing Sales team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted accounts working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. In this role you'll leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You'll be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for GitLab's Sales organization. Our BDRs come from a diverse background. Many have worked in closing roles previously or managed teams. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you'll be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role. What you’ll do Execute outbound prospecting initiatives to generate qualified meetings and pipeline in your assigned territory. Generate New Logo opportunities and Growth opportunities on existing customer accounts. Conduct high-level discovery conversations with target accounts to understand business needs, qualify opportunities, and create Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs). Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly BDR-sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) targets (e.g., Stage 1 and Stage 3 opportunities) by consistently converting qualified prospects into opportunities. Research and prioritize target accounts using business and industry knowledge to identify key players, uncover compelling events, and develop tailored outreach strategies. Execute a multi-touch outreach cadence (call, email, social, etc.) to all prospects in your assigned territory using Outreach to maximize engagement and conversion rates. Manage, track, and accurately report all prospecting activities and pipeline in Salesforce to provide clear visibility into performance and forecast. Collaborate with Field, Corporate, and Digital Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to build targeted account lists, campaigns, and call strategies. Attend regional marketing events to engage participants, generate leads, and drive qualified Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs). Document and continuously improve Business Development Representative processes in the GitLab handbook in partnership with your Business Development Manager. Mentor new BDR hires to help them ramp quickly and navigate key accounts. What you’ll bring Previous tech industry experience in an outbound sales development role is required. Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a high volume of outreach, and consistently follow through on prospecting activities. Proven experience taking initiative, persisting through setbacks, and independently driving projects or activities through to successful outcomes. Alignment with our values and working in accordance with those values. Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure. Proficiency in using Salesforce, Sales Navigator, and Outreach or similar prospecting and sequencing tools. The ability to travel for events such as trainings, team offsites, customer meetings, etc. Proficiency in English, our company language, is required for effective communication. About the team As part of GitLab's growing Sales team, you will work closely with the Field and Digital Marketing teams, as well as the Sales and Customer Success
| Role | Business Development Representative, German Speaking - UK/I |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote Ireland; Remote, United Kingdom |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-21 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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- Is the Business Development Representative position remote, hybrid or onsite?
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