Business Development Associate – Confidential Premium Magazine Brand

Salary: Up to €40,000 gross/year

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Marbella-based preferred (EU-based candidates considered)

Travel: Approx. 50% of the time (2 weeks per month across Europe)

Reports To: Commercial Partnerships Director & Senior Team

Company Overview:

A premium lifestyle magazine start-up redefining modern media within the luxury space. Built around strong editorial direction, refined aesthetics, and high-value brand partnerships, the company is establishing itself as a distinctive voice in a competitive market.

Currently in a key growth phase, the company is building its core team and operational structure, offering a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play a pivotal role in shaping the business as it scales.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Represent The company across Europe, building relationships with luxury hotels, boutiques, and aligned high-end partners
  • Identify and engage potential clients, generating quality leads for the senior team
  • Secure meetings and introductions with key decision-makers within target businesses
  • Act as a brand ambassador, communicating The company’s identity, positioning, and value with confidence and clarity
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the luxury landscape, identifying relevant opportunities and markets
  • Collaborate with the internal team to align outreach strategy and target segments
  • Travel regularly across Europe (approximately 50% of the time) to build and maintain relationships
  • Maintain clear records of outreach, meetings, and pipeline development

Requirements:

 

  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage
  • Previous experience in business development, partnerships, PR, or luxury hospitality preferred
  • Start-up mindset with the ability to bring structure to a fast-moving, evolving environment
  • Candidates with an existing network in an area of interest to The company will be prioritized
  • Well-presented, refined, confident, and socially intelligent with strong communication skills
  • Commercially aware with the ability to identify and engage potential opportunities
  • Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently
  • Comfortable with frequent travel and flexible working structure
  • Strong interest in luxury, fashion, media, or lifestyle industries

Profile:

  • Naturally outgoing, engaging, and personable
  • Able to build trust quickly and represent the brand with credibility
  • Organised, driven, and results-oriented
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with long-term growth ambition

Job Reference: ME05

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