Sales Development Representative - DACH region (based in GER)

Frankfurt , Germany
full-time Remote

AI overview

Drive growth in the DACH region by proactively reaching out to prospects and qualifying opportunities that enhance M-Files' rapid expansion in innovative document management.

M-Files is redefining how work gets done. Our AI-native document management system offers purpose-built business use cases - spanning universal and industry-specific workflows - to enable secure collaboration, automate processes, and ensure governance. Unlike traditional systems, M-Files organizes content around the context of your business, connecting documents to related people, projects, and transactions. With our unique metadata-driven architecture, organizations can model content in line with their business processes, unify information across silos, and apply AI at scale. The result is greater productivity, reduced risk, and smarter, faster decisions for over 6,000 customers in 100+ countries.

For more information, visit www.m-files.com

Your mission

As an Sales Development Representative (SDR) at M-Files, you are the engine of our growth in the DACH region.

You’ll be the first point of contact for future customers, sparking curiosity, building trust, and qualifying opportunities that drive our business forward. This is your chance to make a real impact at a fast-growing, innovative company - while developing your skills and career in the process.

What you will do

  • Focus on New Business: Proactively reach out to organizations that are not current M-Files customers, using outbound calls, emails, social selling, and creative campaigns to spark interest.
  • Understand Prospects: Have thoughtful conversations to learn about each prospect’s needs and challenges, ensuring only strong opportunities are passed to the sales team.
  • Book Discovery Calls: Partner with sales to identify and engage decision-makers, securing discovery meetings that align with our go-to-market strategy.
  • Use Modern Tools: Make the most of our sales technology stack (including Salesforce, Sales Navigator, Lusha, 6sense, ZoomInfo, Gong, and others) to research, personalize, and connect at scale.
  • Work as a Team: Collaborate closely with sales and marketing colleagues across M-Files - sharing insights, refining messaging, and helping us all get better at what we do.
  • Build Your Network: Act as a brand ambassador for M-Files by attending key industry events, webinars, and prospect meetings - virtually or in person - to expand your market knowledge and build meaningful connections.

Requirements

Who you are

  • Native German speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience as an SDR, BDR, or in inside sales within B2B tech, SaaS, or a fast-paced digital environment.
  • Comfortable using modern sales tools and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus).
  • Curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback.
  • A creative problem-solver who enjoys working towards goals and overcoming challenges.
  • Able to work independently in a remote, international team - self-motivation and accountability are important.
  • Passionate about building relationships and delivering value, not just hitting numbers.

Benefits




What We Offer

  • A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture where your ideas matter.
  • Clear career progression and personal development opportunities.
  • Access to world-class sales and marketing technology.
  • Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
  • Guaranteed commission structure during the onboarding phase to provide financial stability as you build pipeline and familiarize yourself with our sales process.
  • Flexible remote work, with opportunities to travel for team meetings and events.
  • The chance to make a real impact at a fast-growing, innovative company.


Does this sound exciting to you?
If this sounds exciting to you, apply soon, but the latest by December 7th, 2025.
Please submit your CV in
English.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as we find the right candidate.

We are not sponsoring relocation for this role and will only consider applicants based in Germany (Valid residency and work authorization required)

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible remote work, with opportunities to travel for team meetings and events.
  • Supportive team culture: A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture where your ideas matter.

Our StoryM‑Files story dates to the year 2002, when founder and current CEO Antti Nivala started developing a document management software with a four-person team in the city of Tampere (Finland). The first version of M‑Files was launched in 2005, and four years later the company was ready to open a subsidiary in the United States (in Dallas, TX).In 2011 the product pivoted to Intelligent Information Management, and in the following five years the company revenue grew more than 750%. Additional offices were opened in UK, France, Germany, and Australia, and in 2017 M‑Files acquired Apprento, a Canadian company whose focus is on Artificial Intelligence. At the same time, M‑Files started transitioning to a SaaS model.M‑Files is backed by Bregal Milestone, Partech, Tesi, and Draper Esprit. It is now home to 500+ M‑Filers, who help serving 5,000+ customers in more than 100 countries.Our growth story continues.

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