Business Developer

Descripción del puesto:

Does this sound like you?

You are driven to succeed and will always go the extra mile. Job satisfaction is very important for your happiness. Teamwork is something you live for. You are focused on getting great results, but you don't forget to have a good time whilst getting there. You are outgoing and positive. You are great at whatever you put your mind to, but that never makes you arrogant. You believe that nothing is impossible. You are passionate about meeting people from all over the world.

If yes, you may be a great addition to our team! Cultural Care Au Pair is seeking a Business Developer based in our Medellín office to grow the Colombian market to help us achieve our goal of being the largest and most trusted au pair program in the world.

As a Business Developer you will identify and build new business opportunities with universities, companies, industry associations and academic institutions to generate more partnerships to drive new leads and help the business grow. You will also be expected to organize events and lead our referral loyalty program for adults. You will be asked to reach weekly and monthly lead generation and sales targets and other predefined KPIs.

Basic qualifications and more details about the role:
* A Bachelor´s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, or International Affairs.
* Preferable but not mandatory: having studied/worked/lived abroad.
* Full proficiency in Spanish and English both written and spoken
* 2 to 3 years marketing and/or sales experience.
* Preferable but not mandatory: Experience in event planning and execution
You are great at:
* Opening new doors and finding business opportunities.
* Self-expression and communications skills in every environment.
* Negotiating / Listening / Identifying win-win solutions / and having an entrepreneurial spirit.
* Meeting goals and working under pressure.
* Being organized and fulfilling acquired commitments with partners/customers.
Your core responsibilities are to:
* Identify potential partners to work with.
* Generate leads and cold call prospective customers/businesses.
* Meet with customers/clients face to face, zoom or over the phone.
* Create and execute in a timely manner an activity plan, by participating in events that increase customers' interest and boost sales. These events may include stands, exhibitions, fairs, and presentations.
* Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting goals and objectives to develop and improve the business.
* Plan and execute the activities you will run daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly with the help of your direct marketing and sales colleagues within EF Colombia.

What we offer:
* An international and dynamic environment with a start-up vibe
* Base salary + bonus potential
* Regular training sessions, team events, kick-offs and get-togethers
* The ability to expand your international network through our monthly professional development opportunities with colleagues from around the world.
* Opportunities to travel internationally, e.g. Staff exchanges to our US or European Markets for your professional development
* Discounts on EF programs
* And many more...

If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter in English.

Who we are:
At Cultural Care Au Pair, we believe that cultural exchange has the power to make the world a more welcoming, understanding, and open place. We are proud to be the largest and most experienced au pair organization in the world, having successfully placed more than 120,000 au pairs into welcoming American homes since 1989. Our program is strictly regulated by the Department of State and our dedicated staff work together to ensure each participant has the experience of a lifetime.
Cultural Care Au Pair is associated with (COMPANY NAME), the world leader in international education. At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.
Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. For more information about our career opportunities, visit www.careers.ef.com.

Cultural Care Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Cultural Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ancestry, color, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, parental status, Veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with everything we believe in and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate the laws and regulations in the locations in which we operate.

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