At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with ambitious tech startups to drive strategic growth and shape communications.
- 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: Be at the forefront of the tech landscape and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in building relationships within the startup ecosystem.
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 - Financial employer: MA Family
MA Family is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and supportive work culture, allowing you to thrive as a Business Development Manager in the vibrant tech landscape of London. With a focus on meaningful relationships and strategic growth, employees benefit from remote work flexibility, a travel budget for networking opportunities, and competitive compensation, all while being part of a nimble team dedicated to making a tangible impact in the communications sector. Join us to shape the future of tech storytelling and enjoy unparalleled growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.
