Marketing Development Representative (French Speaking)

London, United Kingdom

About Starburst

Starburst is the data platform for analytics, applications, and AI, unifying data across clouds and on‑premises to accelerate AI innovation. Organizations—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises in 60+ countries—rely on Starburst for fast data access, seamless collaboration, and enterprise‑grade governance on an open hybrid data lakehouse. Wherever data lives, Starburst unlocks its full potential, powering data and AI from development to deployment. By future‑proofing data architecture, Starburst helps businesses fuel innovation with AI.

About the Role

Reporting to our EMEA Commercial Sales Lead, we are excited to offer an entry‑level opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual ready to launch their career and connect our leading product with the right customers.

Working alongside Starburst’s sales and marketing teams, you should possess a natural curiosity about data and a foundational understanding of how technology impacts business. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive training, mentorship, and the full support needed to excel and build a strong foundation in software sales/marketing.

You'll thrive on the day‑to‑day details of prospecting while developing a clear understanding of the bigger picture, nurturing and qualifying leads for our Account Executives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent university graduate eager to kickstart a successful career in software sales, with a specific focus on the German market.

Responsibilities

• Contact, educate, and qualify inbound prospective customers to generate qualified sales opportunities.
• Leverage tools and resources (email, phone, web conferencing, webinars, in‑person events) to engage prospects.
• Develop sales acumen: master prospecting, discovery, and lead qualification processes.
• Consistently track, meet, and exceed targets.
• Learn how Starburst technology addresses the technical and business challenges of enterprises.
• Collaborate with assigned Account Executive(s) to create sales opportunities in the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Business‑level fluency in French, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hard‑working, self‑starter with the ability to handle a high volume of activity while maintaining a positive, energetic persona.
• Strong phone skills, including listening, presentation, and objection handling; good writing skills.
• Desire to win and motivation to build a successful sales career.
• Ability to prioritise and reprioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (e.g., Google Docs, MS Office, web conferencing).
• Team player with high integrity.
• Ability to travel: occasional in‑person travel for onboarding, team offsites, customer engagements, and events. Travel expectations vary by role and business needs.

Where could this role be based?

• London office; hybrid model with an expectation to be onsite 2‑3 days per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.