Business Development Executive

at  Olsam Group

ABOUT US

Olsam is revolutionising the consumer goods industry. We buy category-leading Amazon FBA brands and grow them into something even bigger. With our in-house expertise, we launch these brands onto global marketplaces, develop new products, and create better partnerships.
Built by a team with deep e-commerce and finance experience (Amazon, Deloitte, Rothschild, and more), and backed by some of Europe’s leading entrepreneurs, we hire remarkably driven individuals who thrive on building a company that is disrupting e-commerce. Every Olstar has a high-impact and highly visible part to play in our success story. We work best when we work together. That’s why, we only hire people who share the same ambition and integral sense of community that we have. If this sounds exciting to you, let’s talk.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to scale Olsam’s rapidly expanding e-commerce services business, Starlight. This exciting opportunity is at the core of the growth plans for this new venture, with responsibilities focused on the development of a comprehensive outreach plan and engaging and prospecting potential new client accounts. This varied role will also encompass onboarding of successfully closed client deals and negotiation with service providers.

OUR BENEFITS

• Generous Holiday: 30 days’ paid leave plus 8 UK Bank Holidays.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options for the best of both worlds.
• Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• CycleScheme: Save 25-39% on bikes and gear with tax-efficient payments.
• TechScheme: Save up to 12% on tech with monthly instalments.
• Private Medical Insurance: Vitality Health includes travel, vision, and dental cover.
• Community-Driven Workspace: We have a central London office at Runway East, Bloomsbury.
• Flexi-Fridays: Finish early on a Friday of your choice each month.
• Work Abroad: Work remotely from anywhere for one month a year.
• Mental Health Support: Free access to confidential therapists through Spill.
• Discretionary Bonus: Based on company and individual performance.
• International Travel: Opportunities to attend trade shows and industry events in New York, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, and beyond.
• Olstar Events: Quarterly All-Hands, holiday celebrations, and team activities.
• Charity Partnerships: Support our annual charity partner and team-led initiatives.
  Olsam is proud to be a disability-committed employer registered in the UK. If you identify as having a disability and meet all of the criteria set out in the job description, we would like to support you through the interview stage. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish.
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• Drive and own lead generation pipeline & business development initiatives, including researching potential client sectors, attendance at trade shows, prospecting meetings and much more.
• Work closely with the Head of Starlight to negotiate and close client deals across service lines.
• Develop and lead roadmap for client onboarding & integration to the Starlight platform after closing deals.
• Identify and liaise with leading service providers in the ecosystem.