Opportunity

SaaS BDR Role at Bloomreach - DACH Sales Career in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Bloomreach
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-26 12:37:04

Career & Market Insight

This BDR role at Bloomreach is a classic entry point into enterprise SaaS sales, specifically targeting the DACH market for a high-growth AI personalization platform. It's well-suited for German-speaking sales professionals looking to break into or advance within the tech industry.

Compensation: The €37,500–€47,000 base is at the lower end of the Amsterdam BDR market (typical range is €35k–€55k base), but the commission structure on every signed deal can meaningfully boost total earnings. Stock options add long-term upside in what appears to be a scaling pre-IPO company.

Career trajectory: Bloomreach explicitly positions BDR as the "launchpad to the fastest career growth" internally — a genuine green flag. Strong BDR performers commonly transition to Account Executive roles within 12–18 months in companies of this profile.

Skills you'll build:

  • Outbound prospecting and pipeline generation (Salesforce, Salesloft, HubSpot)
  • Enterprise B2B sales process (MQL → SQL conversion)
  • DACH market knowledge and C-level engagement skills
  • AI/e-commerce technology fluency — a highly marketable niche

Culture signals: A 4.7/5 Glassdoor rating and "virtual-first" philosophy suggest a relatively healthy workplace. The $1,500 annual education budget and structured coaching programs are genuine green flags for professional development.

Red flag to watch: The mandatory 3–4 days/week Amsterdam office requirement combined with a relatively modest base salary may reflect high BDR turnover expectations common in aggressive SaaS sales orgs. Clarify OTE (on-target earnings) expectations before accepting.

Bloomreach is building the world's premier agentic platform for personalization. We're revolutionizing how businesses connect with their customers, building and deploying AI agents to personalize the entire customer journey.

  • We're taking autonomous search mainstream, making product discovery more intuitive and conversational for customers, and more profitable for businesses.
  • We're making conversational shopping a reality, connecting every shopper with tailored guidance and product expertise — available on demand, at every touchpoint in their journey.
  • We're designing the future of autonomous marketing, taking the work out of workflows, and reclaiming the creative, strategic, and customer-first work marketers were always meant to do.

We're building all of that on the intelligence of a single AI engine — Loomi — so that personalization isn't only autonomous… it's also consistent. From retail to financial services, hospitality to gaming, businesses use Bloomreach to drive higher growth and lasting loyalty. We power personalization for more than 1,400 global brands, including American Eagle, Sonepar, and Pandora.

As we grow our EMEA team, we are seeking a Business Development Representative for the DACH region, based in the Netherlands. This role will require you to be in our Amsterdam office 3–4 times per week.

We've asked our current sales people to tell us what they like about their job with Bloomreach, and this is what they told us:

  • You sell a world-class product that helps people
  • Offering a cool thing you know works (check our Success Stories)
  • You're in touch with C-level clients and leading e-commerce businesses
  • Having a job in the world's most progressive industry
  • You can make a killing (generous commission including on every signed deal)
  • The sales role is the launchpad to the fastest career growth at Bloomreach (both in terms of responsibilities and salary)
  • As a salesperson, you have an incredible variety – vertically (you can sell different elements of the platform depending on the client's immediate needs) and horizontally (you can choose your clients by industry – Fashion, Travel, Food Delivery, etc.)

Main goals of this role:

  • Generating new business leads, following up on MQLs & converting to SQLs.
  • Cold calling potential customers and building relationships.
  • Identifying customer needs and selling products accordingly.
  • Working with weekly, monthly, quarterly sales targets and KPIs.
  • Arranging meetings with clients and carrying out product demonstrations.
  • Following up swiftly on sales enquiries and sending out information.
  • Working closely with other teams to develop new business.
  • Researching the market and identifying potential target customers (ICPs).
  • Attending industry events in order to generate business leads.

What we expect of you:

  • Previous new business experience, ideally from a company in the same or similar industry
  • Proven track record of bringing new business and a natural ability to drive sales
  • Must be self-motivated, trustworthy and with a strong desire to succeed
  • Well organised with experience using CRM systems (Salesforce, Hubspot, Salesloft)
  • Excellent time management skills, positive attitude and "love of selling"
  • A team attitude is absolutely necessary
  • A creativity-over-activity mentality when it comes to outbound prospecting
  • Mother tongue German and fluent in English
  • Based in the Netherlands

The base salary range for this position is €37,500–€47,000. The pay range actually offered will take into account a variety of potential factors considered in compensation, including but not limited to skills, qualifications, geographic location, accomplishments, experience, credentials, internal equity and business needs, and may vary from the range listed above.

More things you'll like about Bloomreach:

Culture:

  • A great deal of freedom and trust. At Bloomreach we don't clock in and out, and we have neither corporate rules nor long approval processes. This freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility. We are interested in results from day one.

  • We have defined our 5 values and the 10 underlying key behaviors that we strongly believe in. We've embedded them in our processes like recruitment, onboarding, feedback, personal development, performance review and internal communication.

  • We believe in flexible working hours to accommodate your working style.

  • We work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents.

  • We organize company events to experience the global spirit of the company and get excited about what's ahead.

  • We encourage and support our employees to engage in volunteering activities — every Bloomreacher can take 5 paid days off to volunteer.*

  • The Bloomreach Glassdoor page elaborates on our stellar 4.7/5 rating. The Bloomreach Comparably page Culture score is even higher at 4.9/5.

Personal Development:

  • We have a People Development Program — participating in personal development workshops on various topics run by experts from inside the company. We are continuously developing & updating competency maps for select functions.

  • Our resident communication coach Ivo Večeřa is available to help navigate work-related communications & decision-making challenges.*

  • Our managers are strongly encouraged to participate in the Leader Development Program to develop in the areas we consider essential for any leader. The program includes regular comprehensive feedback, consultations with a coach and follow-up check-ins.

  • Bloomreachers utilize the $1,500 professional education budget on an annual basis to purchase education products (books, courses, certifications, etc.).*

Well-being:

  • The Employee Assistance Program — with counselors — is available for non-work-related challenges.*

  • Subscription to Calm — sleep and meditation app.*

  • We organize 'DisConnect' days where Bloomreachers globally enjoy one additional day off each quarter, allowing us to unwind together and focus on activities away from the screen with our loved ones.

  • We facilitate sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities for each other.

  • Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers.*

Compensation:

  • Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options are granted depending on a team member's role, seniority, and location.*

  • Everyone gets to participate in the company's success through the company performance bonus.*

  • We offer an employee referral bonus of up to $3,000!

  • We reward & celebrate work anniversaries — Bloomversaries!*

(*Subject to employment type. Interns are exempt from marked benefits, usually for the first 6 months.)

Excited? Join us and transform the future of commerce experiences!

If this position doesn't suit you, but you know someone who might be a great fit, share it — we will be very grateful!


Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Bloomreach are considered property of Bloomreach and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role fully remote or office-based?
This is a hybrid role requiring you to be in the Amsterdam office 3–4 times per week. You must be based in the Netherlands.
What is the salary for the BDR position at Bloomreach?
The base salary range is €37,500–€47,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Additional commission is earned on every signed deal.
What language skills are required for this role?
Mother tongue German and fluent English are both required, as the role targets the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region.
What career growth opportunities exist for BDRs at Bloomreach?
Bloomreach describes the BDR role as the launchpad to the fastest career growth in the company, with progression in both responsibilities and salary. Sales roles have vertical and horizontal variety across the platform and industries.
What CRM tools will I use in this role?
Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Salesloft is expected for this position.
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