Sales Development Representative (Spain)
Preply · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $60,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Engage businesses with language learning solutions.
- Build sales pipeline via multi-channel outreach.
- Qualify prospects using BANT criteria.
- Collaborate with Account Executives.
- Grow your B2B sales career.
About the role
About Preply
We power people’s progress. At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact.
We’ve just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we’re only getting started. As a category-defining company, we’re shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.
Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.
Meet the Preply Business team!
At Preply, we've built our reputation by excelling in the B2C market, but we are also revolutionizing corporate language learning with our Business solutions. Preply Business offers corporate language training for international teams to build stronger global teams through personalized training for every department and business goal. Guided by our vision to Power People’s Progress and our mission to create life-changing learning experiences, we empower companies to unlock clearer communication and real business impact.
About the Role
As a SDR, you’ll be the first voice our future customers hear. You’ll open doors, create new conversations, and help businesses discover how language learning can drive their success.
This is a sales role at its core, and an excellent start for a career in sales. Many of our SDRs have progressed to Account Executive or Post Sales roles. If you're hungry to learn, motivated to succeed, and excited about growing in B2B sales, this is the place to do it.
What you'll be doing:
- Reaching out to potential prospects via multiple channels: LinkedIn, cold calls, emails, video outreach, and offline initiatives.
- Qualifying prospects through consultative conversations using BANT criteria.
- Building and enriching the top of our sales funnel through outbound campaigns.
- Researching companies to identify the right contacts aligned with our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
- Becoming a product expert on Preply Business and understanding our position in the competitive landscape.
- Keeping CRM data up-to-date and using insights to improve your outreach strategy.
- Collaborating closely with Account Executives to strategically target high-potential accounts.
- Scheduling discovery calls by following Preply's sales playbook, with a strong emphasis on cold calling.
- Staying proactive with follow-ups, handling objections, and nurturing leads through the pipeline.
What you need to succeed:
- Fluent English & Spanish.
- A clear motivation to build a career in sales—this role is designed for those eager to grow and learn.
- Confidence in starting conversations with new people and engaging decision-makers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay focused while handling high-volume outreach.
- A proactive, goal-oriented mindset, you take ownership and keep pushing forward.
- Empathy, curiosity, and the ability to ask great questions and listen actively.
- A performance-driven attitude with resilience and adaptability.
- A collaborative spirit, your ideas and input help us all keep perfecting.
Why you’ll love it at Preply:
- An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
- A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
- A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
- Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
- Access to free mental health support platforms;
- Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
- The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).
Key skills/competency
- Sales Development Representative
- B2B Sales
- Lead Generation
- Outbound Sales
- Cold Calling
- CRM
- Prospecting
- Sales Funnel
- Customer Relationship Management
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Sales Development Representative
- B2B Sales
- Lead Generation
- Outbound Sales
- Cold Calling
- CRM
- Sales
- Business Development
- EdTech
- Language Learning
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight sales achievements, B2B experience, and language proficiency relevant to a Sales Development Representative role at Preply.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize cold calling, lead generation, CRM proficiency, and consultative selling in your application and video interview.
- Prepare for video interview: Record a concise video introducing yourself, demonstrating your communication skills and motivation for a sales career at Preply.
- Research Preply Business: Understand their corporate language training solutions, target market, and how you can contribute to their growth.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare questions about the team, sales process, and growth opportunities to show your engagement during the interview.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Sales Development Representative at Preply?
- Many of our SDRs progress to Account Executive or Post Sales roles. Preply offers a clear growth trajectory for those eager to build a career in B2B sales, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.
- What language skills are required for the Sales Development Representative role at Preply Spain?
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this role. This is essential for effectively communicating with potential clients across different markets.
- How does Preply's hiring process for the Sales Development Representative position differ?
- We begin with a short video interview, allowing you to introduce yourself naturally and on your own schedule. This is followed by subsequent stages designed to be efficient and respectful of your time.
- What kind of companies does Preply Business target for its language training solutions?
- Preply Business targets companies with international teams looking to improve communication and achieve business goals through personalized language training.
- What kind of support can I expect as a remote Sales Development Representative at Preply?
- Preply offers a supportive and collaborative culture, along with a competitive financial package, learning & development opportunities, and access to wellness resources. If not in Barcelona, an attractive relocation package is available.
- How does Preply support the well-being of its employees in Spain?
- Preply supports employee well-being through access to free mental health support platforms and Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers across Spain.
- What is Preply's approach to sales in the Preply Business division?
- Preply Business revolutionizes corporate language learning with personalized training. As an SDR, you'll be the first point of contact, opening doors and helping businesses discover the value of language learning.
- How important is cold calling in the Sales Development Representative role at Preply?
- Cold calling is a key component of the SDR role at Preply. You will be actively involved in scheduling discovery calls, with a strong emphasis on cold calling as part of the sales playbook.