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SaaS
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About this role
Who are we?At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love.
By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category.
We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.What will you accomplish?Generating new opportunities across EMEA, with a core focus on expanding our footprint in the DACH region using outbound tactics (email sequences, LinkedIn, cold calling, etc.)Partnering closely with our native German Senior Account Executive to strategize, map target accounts, and build out high-value regional pipelineIdentifying, targeting, and nurturing potential outbound opportunitiesUnderstanding the needs of prospects and communicating them clearly to the sales reps you’re working withClearly articulating UpGuard’s value proposition and products to prospects and positioning them based on their particular problems and needsTaking accurate and detailed notes in our CRMWorking collaboratively with sales, marketing, and product teams to utilize prospect insights to drive process and product improvementsWhat do we need from you?Full professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)Proven outbound prospecting experience - whether in B2B sales/development (SDR/BDR) or full-cycle recruiting/talent acquisitionProven comfort with proactive cold outreach, including cold calling, personalized email drafting, and multi-channel prospectingAbility to give and receive constructive feedback to iterate quickly and drive process improvementsHigh energy, curiosity, a
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — SDR
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 handle objections on cold calls?
Template questionWalk me through your typical outbound sequence.
Template questionHow do you research prospects before reaching out?
Template questionWhat metrics do you track daily?
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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