Sales Development Representative, Grafana Labs

• We're looking for driven, humble, technically curious people who embrace a team-first attitude and demonstrate extreme ownership
• Located in Germany
• Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken)
• Open to feedback and coaching, always looking for ways to improve
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication style
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize many tasks and demands
• Willingness and ability to take on any task - no matter how small or big - with a focus on quality
• Resourceful and proactive in an environment that is constantly evolving
• Driven by purpose and by winning with a team-first attitude
• We’re looking for people who are curious and passionate about technology, so make sure you invest some time in learning about Grafana Labs

• As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will focus on three core missions
• One, you will help our users and prospects navigate their Grafana journey by engaging with and listening to them in order to provide them with appropriate resources and guidance
• Two, with these learnings, you will partner with our Sales Team to connect with other influential people in these organizations to identify new business opportunities that are the pipeline for our company’s revenue goals by partnering proactively with our Sales Team
• And three, you will develop valuable, transferable skills to help you achieve your career goals
• By fulfilling our three core missions, you will contribute importantly to Grafana Labs’ community and business goals
• We understand that our commercial success is linked to our open source DNA and users’ success with our software
• As such, we want team members who can effectively leverage this connection and help support the long-term health of our company
• In this role, you will balance reactive and proactive work, responding to inbound inquiries as well as outreaching to target accounts
• You will need to research and have a detective mindset in order to craft thoughtful, value-add messaging; and you’ll need to be confident driving business conversations on the phone
• You will need to know how to use AI as a tool to constantly improve your productivity
• This is a demanding and rewarding role
• It is a fast-paced and challenging environment
• While our company is growing sustainably, we still have a lot of building and improving to do
• And we do this work together with our teammates from more than 15 different countries
• This is a great team to join, whether you’re just starting your career or looking to pivot into the tech industry
• You’ll have managers and teammates that care deeply about you as a professional and human, and you will learn more than you thought possible
• Build and maintain knowledge of our technology, competitors, open source ecosystem, and industry trends
• Follow up on inbound leads effectively and efficiently
• Use a multi-channel approach (email, social, calling) to proactively outreach to new leads within target accounts; our top SDRs are confident and effective on the phone
• Use Salesforce and Grafana dashboards for lead and account management and research
• Use research and data to prioritize and customize outreach to target prospects and accounts via email and LinkedIn
• Drive effective discovery conversations to understand users’ needs and goals in to provide them the appropriate resources and communicate how Grafana can help them
• Consistently meet new business opportunity and pipeline targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing and sales to win as a team

• Let’s be honest - interviewing is not easy. However, we want you to come prepared and succeed. When we interview, we’re trying to determine a couple of things:
• Would you be successful if you were part of our team?
• Will you love working here and be a positive influence on your fellow colleagues?
• Will you grow professionally and personally during your time here?
• During your interview, you’ll be sharing stories about your current and past roles and experiences
• The best way to frame this is with the CARR model: Context, Action, Results, Reflection
• This allows you to succinctly share the experiences you’ve gained
• Remember, humility drives learning and we love working with people who are always trying to better themselves
• Throughout our interview process, you will receive feedback, and usually directly in the interview
• As you move through the interview process, make sure you listen to the feedback you receive and figure out how to incorporate the advice in the next step of the interview

• Vacation: Balance is key. Our team enjoys 30 days of paid vacation each year on top of national holidays, parental leave, and sick leave. We also take a breather on a number of Grafana Shutdown Days each year
• Healthcare: We’re proud to provide health coverage or stipends for our colleagues in the US, UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Singapore, and India
• Retirement planning: There’s no time like the present to start saving for your future. We make employer contributions into the pension pots of our team members in the US, UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany
• Professional development: On top of a $1,500 annual learning and development stipend, Grafanistas have thousands of on-demand courses at their fingertips to help them grow professionally. Want to attend a conference or training? Go ahead. Just pass on what you learned
• Work location: Vast majority of our roles are fully remote, focused on hiring the best talent and allowing you to perform from the comfort of your home. If you fancy a change of scene, we’ll also reimburse you up to $175 a month for a personal co-working space
• Choice of tech: There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the tech required to do your job. Choose the laptop and accessories you need when you join us, and we’ll refresh them every three years
• Mindfulness: When you join the team, you can sign up for a complimentary subscription to Headspace to take advantage of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Our wellbeing resource group also organize sessions run by fellow Grafanistas or external trainers
• Fond Perks: Grafanistas across the world receive access to Fond, a platform that provides access to pre-negotiated discounts on a wide variety of services including entertainment, food, and fitness
• Global Employee Assistance Program: We offer all team members a 100% confidential support service with 24/7 365 access to professionally qualified counsellors and specialists

Total funding: $805.2m

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