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SaaS
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About this role
About Us Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives.
With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism.
We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world. Your MissionAre you a dynamic and driven Business Development Representative looking to grow your career in enterprise SaaS sales and marketing?
Hawk is looking for a BDR in Munich or London to join our Marketing team, where you will be responsible for helping to generate revenue by building relationships and arranging meetings with our target accounts.
You will be adept at identifying prospect goals and pain-points and then combining email, social media and other channels to share content, insights and solutions that deliver real value and relevance.Your
ResponsibilitiesBuild value-led relationships with prospective mid-market and enterprise accounts via email and other channelsResearch target accounts and contacts to understand their goals and pain-points, and identify opportunities for relevant engagementMeet MQL and pipeline generation targets by setting up meetings between prospective customers and Hawk Sales representativesCreate and execute pre-event campaigns to drive awareness of Hawk event participation and schedule meetingsAttend industry events and conferences, as requiredExecute timely and personalized post-event follow-up, converting event conversations and leads into qualified meetingsLeverage marketing campaigns and other content for optimized outreach and to generate demand for Hawk prod
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
Individual / End-User
Bottom-up adoption, user-level selling
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — BDR
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
How do you qualify inbound leads?
Template questionDescribe your approach to multi-threading into an account.
Template questionHow do you prioritize your pipeline?
Template questionSales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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