Business Development Specialist

Clearly Local is a leading language service provider dedicated to helping businesses expand their global reach through professional language and localization services. With a strong commitment to accuracy, cultural adaptation, and customer satisfaction, we empower our clients to communicate effectively across borders and bridge the gap between cultures. As a remote-first company, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where our team can thrive and make a significant impact in the localization industry. 

Responsibilities: 

As a Business Development Specialist at Clearly Local, you will play a crucial role in supporting our growth in the European market. Leveraging your expertise in selling language and localization services, you will engage with Enterprise customers and build strong, long-lasting partnerships. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Sales Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to identify and target potential Enterprise customers within the European region. 

• New Business Acquisition: Proactively seek out new business opportunities and lead the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting to closing deals. 

• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. 

• Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitors, and potential market shifts to position Clearly Local as a market leader. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our marketing and operations teams to align sales efforts with overall company objectives. 

• Sales Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, pipeline status, and key performance indicators. 

• Networking: Attend relevant industry events, conferences, and trade shows to expand your professional network and represent Clearly Local in the localization community. 

Requirements: 

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:   

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 2 years of successful experience as a Business Development Manager, specifically selling language and localization services. 

• Enterprise Sales: Demonstrated experience in selling to Enterprise-level customers, understanding their unique needs and navigating complex sales cycles.

• Sales Track Record: A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and KPIs within the localization industry. 

• European Base: Based in Europe with the flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time to meet clients and attend company events. 

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-driven, ambitious individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of identifying opportunities and taking initiatives. 

• Multilingual Proficiency: Native speaker in your home country’s language, fluent in English, and ideally fluent in a third language, such as French or German. 

• Remote Work: Comfortable with a full remote work setup and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, geographically distributed team. 

If you are a proactive, results-oriented professional with a passion for driving business growth and you thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment, we would love to hear from you. Join Clearly Local and contribute to shaping the future of localization services worldwide. 

Please submit your detailed CV and a compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivation to join_us@clearlyloc.com.