The Position
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.
Your target audience: all players involved in the e-commerce process such as online payment vendors, logistic partners, marketplace enablers, IT platforms, and many more.
You work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and 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
- Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
- 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 2-5 years of relevant experience as Account Executive or Business Development Manager.
- A proven sales track record in B2B e-Commerce. (See target audience above)
- 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 home and our Brussels HQ. No remote candidates (outside of Belgium) will be considered at this time
- You hold a BSc/BA in business administration, sales, or relevant field
The Client
Cross-Border Commerce Europe (www.CBCommerce.eu) 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. Founded in 2018, the company today consists of a team of (mostly) ambitious millennials, led by a seasoned and well-known precursor in the e-commerce world.
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.
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.
Interested in applying for this role? Send your resume, daily rate, and availability for an online interview to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you fit the requirements, we’ll be in touch within a week. Please note that due to the sheer volume of applicants, we cannot reply when the answer is negative.