Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) - North American Market

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rotterdam

Description

Are you ready to be part of our international trading company's expansion into the North American market as a Junior Business
Development Representative? Join our dynamic and globally-minded team, where you will work with a wide range of branded beauty
products and perfumes in this exciting new venture. We are looking for self-driven, determined entrepreneurs who thrive on challenges
and never take "no" for an answer. If you're passionate about being a winner while celebrating others' successes and believe in the motto "work hard, play harder," we want you on our team!

As a Junior BDR for the North American market, your mission is multifaceted. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our market share
and business presence in North America by identifying potential clients, distributors, and partners in the beauty sector. This involves cold
outreach through methods like cold calling, cold emailing, and other outreach activities. Additionally, you will build and nurture strong
relationships with key stakeholders, manage the sales pipeline, conduct market analysis to inform decision-making, strive to exceed sales targets and KPIs, and develop in-depth product knowledge to effectively communicate our beauty products' unique selling points to
potential clients and partners.

This is a full-time position based in our Capelle aan den IJssel office. Immediate availability is preferred but not mandatory. Join us on this exciting journey and let's make an impact together!

If you are a driven individual looking to be part of an exciting expansion into the North American market and thrive in a dynamic
international environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Your mission

Quickly gain industry knowledge of wholesale and commodity trading, with a focus on cosmetics and perfumes, and apply it to your day-to-day business development activities.
Assist in developing new business networks and accounts within the North American market.
Source demanded products and developed regional trading networks under guidance.
Build strong and reliable portfolios of suppliers and clients in your trading market.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including the finance and supply chain departments, to ensure that all business cases and accounts are well-established, monitored, and successfully concluded.
Work towards expanding our business share and presence in the North American market, with a focus on parallel trading and achieving targeted margins.
Cultivate new business relationships and network with business associates in your trading market and around the world.
Demonstrate determination and motivation to perform well under deadlines and meet KPIs.
Be willing and able to take calculated risks to advance your career and contribute to our company's success.

Your profile

Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration, supply chain management, international trade, or a related field.
Strong communication skills in English and the ability to effectively convey our value proposition, full professional proficiency in French (for Canada) is desirable.
Up to two years of experience (including relevant internship experience) in sales, purchase, trading, business development, or a similar role.
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively convey our value proposition.
A self-starter with a strong work ethic and a hunger for success.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify market trends and opportunities.
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Enthusiastic about the beauty sector and parallel trading.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
Persistence and tenacity.

Why us?

Competitive remuneration packages including a monthly base salary (ranging from EUR 2,800 to 3,400) based on your experience and knowledge.
KPI-based bonus ladder starting from EUR 7,500 per year with no upper limit.
Comprehensive training program and individual development plan to support your career growth.
Exciting team excursions and regular outings.
Free a daily warm lunch prepared by our in-house chef.
Ambitious, fun, and inspiring work environment with a casual dress code.
Diverse and driven colleagues (We have a company pet!).
Room for ownership and initiative within a fast-growing scale-up.
An exciting and fulfilling position within an ambitious and youthful team.
Opportunities for future career growth and self-defined roadmap.
Weekly Friday drinks in Rotterdam to celebrate our successes.

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About us

B Futurist B.V. is an international trading company based in the Netherlands. We focus on product distribution in mainstream brands / niche cosmetics, perfume, hair care and other fields. With a good reputation we have established a long-term and stable cooperative reputation with brand owners, wholesalers and retailers. At present, we have a diversified brand portfolio. A wide range of procurement channels enable us to have competitive prices, but also build a stable and efficient logistics system.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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