At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with ambitious tech startups and scale-ups to drive strategic growth.
- Company: Join a nimble team dedicated to making tech founders unavoidable.
- Benefits: Remote work, travel budget, and competitive compensation.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of communications in the dynamic tech landscape.
- Qualifications: Experience in building relationships within the startup ecosystem.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About MA Family
MA Family is a communications partner dedicated to making tech founders and companies unavoidable. We're a sharp, nimble team of 10, spread across Europe and the UK, deeply invested in the craft of storytelling and building long-lasting relationships with clients and employees. We pride ourselves on being a valued partner in the dynamic tech and venture capital landscape.
Role Mission
To identify and engage with Europe's most ambitious tech startups and scale-ups, building genuine relationships to drive strategic growth and shape the future of communications for MA Family. This is a unique opportunity for a Business Development Manager to shape the future of communications for Europe's most ambitious tech companies. You'll be at the forefront of identifying and engaging with tech startups and scale-ups, building genuine relationships, and owning a strategic growth direction within our nimble, expert team. This isn't a traditional sales role; it's about leveraging your network and reputation to open doors and ask, 'How can we help?' You'll have a front-row seat to how ambitious tech companies tell their stories, directly collaborating with partners on strategy and positioning, and making a tangible impact on our growth.
Responsibilities
- Stay up-to-date on the UK and European startup landscape to identify companies needing communications support.
- Shape and own the business development direction within the company from the ground up.
- Directly collaborate with partners on strategy and positioning for new business.
What We're Looking For
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Based in Europe with willingness to travel regularly across the continent and to the US.
- Experience building relationships with founders, VCs, accelerators, and ecosystem players.
Great to Have
- Experience identifying and engaging potential clients in the European startup ecosystem.
- Experience representing a company at industry events, conferences, and founder meetups across Europe.
- Ability to qualify inbound leads and new opportunities.
- Strong understanding of what startups need from a comms agency.
Bonus Points
- Experience running a tech community, organizing events, or holding a leadership role at a startup or fund.
- Additional European languages.
Compensation & Benefits
- Remote work from anywhere in Europe.
- Travel budget for events and meetings across Europe.
- Competitive compensation (base performance-based component).
Team & Culture
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where clients become part of our distributed family of startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team combines hybrid operator backgrounds, valuing craft, long-lasting relationships, and active support for charities.
Business Development Executive - Waste Management employer: MA Family
MA Family is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and supportive work culture, allowing employees to thrive while making a tangible impact in the tech communications landscape. With the flexibility of remote work across Europe, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, team members are empowered to build meaningful relationships with ambitious startups and scale-ups. Join us in shaping the future of communications while being part of a nimble team that values storytelling and community engagement.
