Business development (impact startup, launch year)

Your new mission: 

You will play a key role in launching a physical product on the market, working directly with the founder and owning research, outreach and early partnerships.

You will work on

– market and competitor research (Benelux + EU)

– mapping potential retail partners and points of sale

– identifying and exploring partnerships (retail, community, brand, launch)

– outreach to selected stores and partners

– supporting early wholesale conversations

– building and maintaining simple CRM and contact lists

– helping prepare retailer and partner materials

– assisting with crowdfunding and launch collaborations

– light operational support around first sales channels

We are looking for:

– a senior student or recent graduate

– curious, structured and comfortable reaching out to people

– creative and open-minded while reliable and rigorous in follow-through

– interested in startups, retail and partnerships

– Brussels-based or able to join weekly in person

Languages

– English: working level

– Dutch: required

– French: a strong advantage

What we offer:

– 2–3 days/week remote, with regular online check-ins

– 1 day/week (bi-weekly) in person (Brussels coworking)

– flexible, hands-on schedule

What you’ll gain:

– direct exposure to go-to-market for a physical product

– insight into retail, distribution and early partnerships

– close collaboration with the founder

– real ownership of research and outreach work

– portfolio material and strong reference

– if the collaboration works well, this may turn into a contract role after launch