SaaS Sales Development Specialist – Junior/Medior 

The world of innovation is a dynamic one. For organizations to stay ahead, they need a structured way to accelerate innovation and turn strong ideas into measurable progress. If you want to engage organizations within this domain and help them move their innovation capability forward, the role of Sales Development Specialist is the place to start. 

Do you enjoy helping customers move forward? Are you analytical and communicatively strong? Then we are looking for you! 

Who We are 

Innovation isn’t just about gadgets, the latest tech, or a large R&D department. It’s about creating the right conditions to explore challenges, gather insights, test new ideas, and turn successful outcomes into real business impact. 

Since 2010, we have helped organizations professionalize their innovation approach. In 2016, we strengthened our mission by launching Accept Mission, our innovation platform that empowers innovators with software, structure, and smart AI guidance. Today, companies worldwide use our platform to run missions, manage funnels, evaluate ideas, and accelerate decisions with strong insights. 

Our goal: Empowering innovators everywhere to turn the best ideas into impact that moves their organization forward. 

Sales – What You Will Do 

As part of our Sales Team, you contribute directly to developing new business and expanding our global customer base. You bring structure, energy, and curiosity into every conversation. 

You will: 

Engage and qualify inbound leads 

Many prospects discover Accept Mission through our website, downloads, chats, demo requests, and other touchpoints. You take the lead in connecting with these innovators, understanding their context, and exploring how our platform can accelerate their innovation workflow. 

Create clarity for potential customers 

You explain the value of our innovation platform in a concise, outcome-oriented way. With CRM and marketing tools (HubSpot) you keep track of conversations, progress, and next steps. Once a lead is well-developed and ready for evaluation, you hand it over to the Account Executive. 

Analyze lead patterns and improve conversion 

You look beyond individual conversations by analyzing how leads enter the pipeline, what messaging resonates, and which approaches accelerate conversion. You actively 

contribute ideas to strengthen our funnel and create progress.  

Requirements 

You are genuinely interested in innovation, SaaS, and how companies use digital tools to deliver measurable results. You communicate with confidence, create structure in conversations, and know how to activate people. 

Our ideal candidate brings: 

• Demonstrable sales experience 

• Completed bachelor’s degree (HBO) 

• Affinity with IT, software, and SaaS business models 

• Curiosity and a strong drive for personal development 

• Creativity in outreach and the ability to make conversations personal and relevant 

• A proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership 

• Professional-level Dutch and English, spoken and written 

Bonus points: 

• A good sense of humor 

• Experience working with CRM systems (we use HubSpot)
  

What We Offer

You can expect: 

• A role within a fast-growing, impact-focused domain 

• A competitive salary including bonus component 
• Talented colleagues who help accelerate your personal growth 
  

What’s next?

Apply via the website with your CV and short motivation. You will receive a response within one week. 
Our hiring process includes three conversations and one assessment. 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.