Business Development Representative - French Speaking

Asana Asana · Enterprise · Dublin, Ireland · Sales

This role is a Business Development Representative for Asana, a platform for human + AI collaboration. The primary focus is on sales and pipeline generation within the EMEA region, requiring fluency in French. While the role mentions curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, it does not involve building or directly working with AI/ML models. The company itself is described as a leader in human + AI collaboration, indicating AI is a core part of their product offering, but not the core craft of this specific role.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create EMEA pipeline by identifying, researching, and engaging high-potential prospects across key regions.
  2. Execute targeted, multi-channel outbound prospecting including email, phone, and social to generate qualified opportunities.
  3. Master Asana’s product, value proposition, and ideal customer profile to effectively articulate our impact and tailor outreach to customer needs.
  4. Partner directly with your aligned Account Executives to effectively build quality pipeline and drive customer acquisition.
  5. Consistently meet and exceed weekly and monthly activity metrics, opportunity targets, and pipeline generation targets.

Skills

Required

  • Fluent in French
  • 1+ year of experience in inbound or outbound sales development, or a relevant customer-facing role
  • Effective communication skills
  • empathy
  • a strong commitment to integrity
  • An analytical thinker who can identify patterns across data sets to optimize outreach
  • A team player who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and shared success
  • Enthusiastic about technology

Nice to have

  • curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making

What the JD emphasized

  • Fluent in French