This is an exciting entry level role in the business development team of a fast growing, online consumer entertainment business.
The Junior Business Development Executive will play a key role to generate new business partnerships across the sports, music, theatre and media sectors. This role will focus on growth across Europe.
A background in B2B sales and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit is needed.
You will be provided with broad training, an excellent foundation for a career in business and an opportunity for promotion and growth within the company.
An interest in e-commerce, sports and entertainment is definitely a plus!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role will vary depending on business needs, but potential projects could include:
– Supporting European Business Development director on accounts and overall sales organization
– Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key client contacts
– Chasing meetings with potential accounts (lead generation)
– Drafting presentations and proposals to evaluate potential partnerships
– Researching potential partners
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
– Fluent in German + English
– Approx. 1-2 years B2B sales experience
– Excellent relationship building and account management skills
– Goal-orientated and tenacious personality
– Excellent organizational and attention to detail
– Able to coordinate workload and work independently as well as in a cross-functional group
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Good computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
– Ability to thrive in a high energy, fast growth, entrepreneurial environment
– Ability to develop strong relationships with people quickly
– Self starter who needs minimal oversight to achieve goals and is able to
work things out
– Driven and hungry to achieve goals set to them, however small
– Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and work well to deadlines
– Able to coordinate workload and work independently as well as in a
cross-functional group
– Creative and innovative
– A can do attitude, entrepreneurial and driven spirit
– Willing to travel (up to 50% as and when needed)