Business Development Representative (DACH)

London, UK

About the role

πŸš€ BDR | Help Build the Future of Finance Retire the ERP. We're building the financial platform replacing legacy ERPs. Light automates accounting, reporting and financial operations for modern global businesses, giving finance teams real-time visibility without the chaos of disconnected systems. Already trusted by companies like Lovable, Legora and Keyshot, we're growing fast and building an entirely new category of software. Backed by world-class investors, we're looking for ambitious people who want to build something that matters.

The Role This isn't a "book meetings forever" BDR role. You'll own outbound, generate pipeline, partner closely with Account Executives and gain exposure to the full sales cycle. We want to develop future AEs, not career BDRs. You'll be: 🎯 Prospecting through phone, email and LinkedIn πŸ“ž Speaking with Finance Leaders, CFOs and C-suite executives 🀝 Booking high-quality meetings that convert into revenue πŸ’‘ Creating personalised outreach that actually gets replies πŸš€ Working alongside experienced AEs and learning how complex deals are won πŸ€– Using AI and modern sales tools to work smarter, not harder We're Looking For You might have: 1+ year as a SaaS BDR or 2-3 years in a high-performing outbound sales role Fluent German A track record of smashing targets and building pipeline Confidence on the phone (you actually enjoy cold calling) A curious, resilient, competitive mindset A genuine interest in startups, technology and AI

Bonus points if you've sold into finance teams, fintech, ERP software or if you're already using AI to make yourself more productive. Why Light? ✨ Competitive salary + equity opportunity πŸ“ˆ Fast progression into an AE role 🌍 Remote-first with regular company off-sites πŸ– Generous holiday allowance πŸ‘Ά Paid parental leave πŸš€ Join one of Europe's fastest-growing AI startups while we're still early. Want to stand out? Don't just send a CV. Show us numbers. Show us impact. Tell us why Light, not just why "a startup." Side projects, AI experiments, entrepreneurial ideas...we love builders. If you're excited by big challenges, ownership and helping redefine how finance works, we'd love to hear from you. Come and help us replace the ERP.

About Light

Light is a financial platform that offers fully automated general ledger and other accounting solution services for multinational companies through software.

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Job details

Location

London, UK

Company

NameLight
IndustryAccounting
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$43M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Balderton Capital
Atomico
Cherry Ventures
SSeedcamp
EEntrΓ©e Capital

Founders

FK

Filip Kozjak

Co-Founder & CTO

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Jonathan Sanders

Jonathan Sanders

Co-Founder & CEO

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up β€” that’s the whole job-hunt.