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Business & Market Development Assistant
Business & Market Development Assistant
- Belgium
ARE is recruiting a Business & Market Development Assistant, working full-time from Brussels, Belgium, starting at the end of February for a minimum duration of six months.
About the role 1. Business support
Support with implementation of ARE's working programme, especially in implementing country activities, events, business delegations, webinars, etc. Support to the Business & Market Development team, where needed (e.g. membership database development, idea development, proposal writing) 2. Membership retention
Support with membership satisfaction and retention of existing ARE members Deliver membership services to existing members 3. Membership acquisition and sales
Acquire new ARE members Support sponsorship sales for ARE events and webinars
About you
Passion for sales
Proactive mindset and can-do attitude
Attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of activities and projects
Fluent in written and spoken French and English (native speaker or equivalent)
Ability to provide clear and concise deliverables under time pressure
Higher education degree in business, public affairs, economics or other relevant studies or equivalent experience
0-3 years of experience in similar role
Knowledge of other languages (for example Portuguese and/or Spanish) is an asset
Previous business development and sales experience in another association or in private sector is an asset
Right to live and work in Belgium
We offer
Volunteer or study internship contract (unpaid)
Perspective of longer-term employment contract based on results delivered and overall development of the association
International fast-paced work environment with offices in the heart of Europe
Making a difference by advancing both renewables and energy access worldwide, especially in emerging economies in sub-Saharan Africa
Working with highly motivated colleagues in a scale-up atmosphere
On-the-job training and top-notch learning experience
How to apply:
Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should address their application (CV + 1-page Cover Letter indicating earliest possible starting date) with the subject line “Application: ARE Business & Market Development Assistant – First Name + Last Name” to Inès van Oldeneel, (i.vanoldeneel@ruralelec.org) no later than 31 January 2023 COB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.This page belongs to the Job Offers database.
