Startup/Scale-up Business Development Manager

Do you have a passion for startups and scale-ups, and a desire to make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Business Development Manager.

About XPAND:

We are a collective of passionate & entrepreneurial professionals, helping ambitious startups & scale-ups to grow their business and make a positive impact on the world.

• We are a small, driven & enthusiastic team 
• We live & breathe entrepreneurship and challenge each other to improve our skills every day
• Trust, entrepreneurship, team play and excellence are our team values
• We work in an inspiring working environment (Humgy, the best co-working space in Antwerp) that will boost your creativity & be able to expand your network with other entrepreneurs.

Your Profile

• You study Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Project-, Event-, Office Management, or something similar
• You are not afraid of responsibility and independent work, at the same time you are a real team player
• You are a pro-active multitasker with awesome organizational skills
• On the other hand, you don’t panic when facing last-minute changes
• You have no problem planning your workday according to early-morning meetings or late-evening events.
• Fluent in English; other third languages are a plus
• Knowledge of Excel and Canva, proficiency in G-suite is a plus
• You have a high or interest in the startup and scale-up world

Your Key Responsibilities:

As our Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in the coordination and execution of our business development activities incl. organisation of small client events. (Possible events include roundtables, workshops, pitch events, networking events, …)
• Deploy strategies to source new clients & help deliver on existing & new client engagements.
• Work with the team to develop event & project timelines, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Provide on-site support during events, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
• Conduct post-event surveys and compile feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to event planning.

Location:

XPAND is located in the center of Antwerp, making it easy to connect with the vibrant startup community in the area. We also offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate remote work when necessary.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the first step toward an exciting career in the startup world and want to be part of a close-knit, high-performing team, please send your resume and reasons why you're the ideal candidate for this internship to [email protected]

Join us and become an integral part of our mission to support the growth and success of startups and scale-ups. We look forward to welcoming an A-player like you to our team!