Business Development Representative - Baltics H/F

    Alta Ares

    🇫🇷 Paris
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇫🇷 French

    About this role

    About Alta AresAlta Ares is an air defense Neoprime.

    We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year.

    We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.Role & MissionBusiness Development & Pipeline GenerationBuild and manage a qualified pipeline across the Baltic region.Identify and engage key stakeholders across MODs, armed forces, procurement agencies, and defense companiesConduct targeted outbound prospecting through email, phone, LinkedIn, events, and industry networksResearch accounts, programs, procurement cycles, and decision-makers to identify new opportunitiesQualify prospects and convert them into meetings, demos, and active sales opportunitiesMaintain accurate CRM data, pipeline tracking, and business development metricsWork closely with the Sales Director and senior BD team to progress qualified opportunitiesProvide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to the BD, Product, Engineering, and leadership teamsCustomer & Partner RelationshipsBuild relationships with military users, procurement officers, program managers, primes, and integratorsIdentify and develop potential local industry and channel partnershipsSupport customer meetings, product briefings, demonstrations, and workshopsRepresent Alta Ares at defense exhibitions, conferences, and industry events across the Baltic regionCandidate profile1–4 years of experience in business development, sales development, defense, technology, consulting, or a related fieldProven ability to prospect, research accounts, generate meetings, and bu

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·4+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — BDR

    Account research2 hrs/day
    Strategic outreach30–40/day
    Executive meetings2–3/week
    Personalized sequences15–25/day

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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

    Sales & Marketing
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

    Template question
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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

    Template question
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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research Alta Ares's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This SDR/BDR role focuses on top-of-funnel pipeline generation through outbound prospecting.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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