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: Enjoy remote work, travel opportunities, and competitive compensation.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on long-lasting relationships and community support.
- Why this job: Shape the future of communications for Europe's most exciting tech companies.
- Qualifications: Experience in building relationships within the startup ecosystem is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ 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 Manager (BDM) Hybrid working employer: MA Family
MA Family is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and supportive work culture, allowing employees to thrive in a dynamic environment. With the flexibility of hybrid working and opportunities for travel across Europe and the US, team members can engage directly with ambitious tech startups and scale-ups, fostering meaningful relationships while making a tangible impact on the future of communications. The company prioritises employee growth through strategic collaboration and a commitment to craft, ensuring that every team member feels valued and integral to the mission.
