Sales Development Representative
We're seeking a proactive Sales Development Representative to drive lead generation and build a strong sales pipeline in the 3D printing and digital manufacturing space. You’ll connect with prospects, qualify leads, and collaborate with sales and marketing to fuel business growth.
What you will do
Lead generation and outreach
- Proactively identify and engage cold and warm leads through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
- Follow up on inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns, tradeshows, and digital channels
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
Prospecting and research
- Identify key decision-makers within target accounts across various industries relevant to Materialise's portfolio
- Conduct market research to uncover new opportunities and trends
- Attend virtual tradeshows and events to network and generate leads
CRM management and data quality
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system (Salesforce)
- Regularly clean and enrich CRM data to ensure data quality and usability
- Track and report on lead status, touchpoints, and outcomes
Collaboration
- Work closely with the sales, marketing, and business development teams to align messaging and target efforts
- Provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness
- Contribute to strategy sessions on lead generation and pipeline growth
Your profile
- 1 – 3 years of experience in a sales development, business development, or lead generation role
- Proven track record of high-volume outbound prospecting and lead qualification
- Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce, MS Dynamics preferred) and sales engagement platforms (LinkedIn SalesNavigator)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to thrive in a remote environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially regarding CRM data care
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages (Italian, French) are a plus
- Familiarity with or interest in 3D printing, digital manufacturing, or engineering sectors is advantageous
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Bremen, Germany; Austria; Leuven, Belgium
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Associate level
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.