Role Description
We are looking for a Junior Business Development Specialist to support our Growth team in daily commercial activities, client communication, outreach, and event preparation. This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to grow in fintech, sales, payments, and international business development.
Your role at xpate:
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Support senior colleagues across business development and sales activities, helping the team stay organised, responsive, and effective.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the team with booking and coordinating meetings with potential and existing clients.
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Shadowing and supporting senior sales colleagues during client calls, follow-ups, and deal development activities to gain practical experience and gradually build commercial knowledge.
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Assisting with client replies, follow-ups, and day-to-day communication.
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Helping with LinkedIn outreach, including preparing messages, tracking responses, and supporting lead generation activities.
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Maintaining and updating client and prospect information in internal tools and trackers.
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Supporting senior colleagues with preparation for client calls, meetings, and follow-ups.
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Helping prepare materials, lists, and logistics for industry events, conferences, and networking activities.
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Assisting with research on potential clients, markets, industries, and business opportunities.
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Coordinating internal communication between Growth, Marketing, Product, and other teams when needed.
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Supporting ad-hoc commercial and administrative tasks related to business development.
Qualifications
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Interest in fintech, payments, B2B sales, and international business.
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Strong communication skills and ability to write clear, professional messages.
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Confidence using LinkedIn and willingness to learn outreach tools and CRM systems.
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Ability to support several tasks at the same time and follow up consistently.
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Proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.
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Good English skills, both written and spoken.
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Responsible, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits
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Opportunity to start and grow your career in fintech and global payments.
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Hands-on experience with international clients, commercial processes, and business development.
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Support from experienced senior colleagues and direct exposure to the Growth team.
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A dynamic work environment with real ownership and learning opportunities.
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Flexible working hours and a remote work setup.
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Private health insurance.
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Paid time off and additional company benefits.
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A collaborative team culture where initiative, curiosity, and accountability are valued.
