Business Development Manager

CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE EUROPE MISSION

Cross-Border Commerce Europe is the EU Retail business accelerator providing valuable information and partner connections for companies that want to start or scale their cross- border e-trading within, from and to Europe. This positioning is unique on the EU market.

Cross-Border Commerce Europe, CBCommerce.eu, has become the recognized publishing, research and event group on EU Commerce business intelligence. This fast-growing knowledge and network platform boosts the International C-Level Retail executives’ community from 9000+ companies. Members and partners of this European platform have access to bi-annual Cross-Border C-Suite events, quarterly Cross-Border eCommerce market research reports, weekly industry insights newsletter, blog and knowledge center with global benchmarking.

CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE EUROPE CORE VALUES

At CBCommerce.eu, we cultivate the following core values:

• Customer first. At CBCommerce.eu, we provide our members and partners exceptional customer experience focusing on their cross-border interests and challenges to bring them added value. Not on competition.
• Authenticity and transparency earn trust. We strive to build long-term relationships with members and partners, our team and third-party stakeholders.
• Surprise and innovate. Creative and innovative ideas are part of our daily life. CBCommerce.eu states that innovation is one of the top company goals.
• High quality standards. Focusing on high quality content, network events, research, working groups, C-Level Cross-Border Retail community.
• Deliver “Europe First” results. With our HQ in Brussels, near the EU Commission and Parliament, we act and think “Europe First” to achieve major change.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Cross-Border E-Commerce market is booming. To support this record growth, we strengthen our team with a new position: Business Development Manager Europe. You will develop an effective EU sales strategy. You drive sustainable financial growth through sales and strong relationships with members and partners at European level. You work closely with the Founder of Cross-Border Commerce Europe.

Your focus:

• Develop an ambitious European growth strategy of +50% turnover beating the market and focusing on customer satisfaction and ROI
• Arrange virtual business meetings with prospective European members and partners
• Prepare membership and partnership contracts ensuring adherence to EU law-established rules and guidelines
• Take care of the full sales cycle from hunting to closing the deal
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc into the CRM
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing EU members and partners

YOUR PROFILE

Sales is your passion. You master business development with a proven national or international B2B e-commerce sales track record enabling you to leverage this European challenge.

• You have 3-5 years of relevant experience as Account Executive or Business Development Manager
• A proven sales track record in B2B e-Commerce
• Your DNA is digital
• A good experience in B2B social media: YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin
• An experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
• You have strong communication and negotiation skills
• You have good time management and planning skills
• Fluent command of English is required, French and German is a plus
• You are a pro-active candidate working alternatively from our Brussels HQ & home
• You hold a BSc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field

OUR OFFER

CBCommerce offers an attractive package contract in line with your profile. You will have the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing start-up. Boosting and shaping the future of EU Cross-Border Commerce. You will be part of a strong sales team.

Are you the Business Development Manager Europe we are looking for?

• We would be glad to hear from you!