🇳🇱 Junior International Business Developer - Bilingual English/Dutch

As a Junior International Business Developer at Staycation, your main responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle to sign up hotels, building strong relationships with our partners, optimizing hotel positions for local users, and supporting the scaling of our service throughout major cities in Europe.

To qualify for the Junior International Business Developer role at Staycation, candidates should have previous experience in business development or sales, ideally in a startup or tech environment, along with proficiency in English and Dutch. A background in hospitality or tourism is preferred but not mandatory.

Staycation offers strong support for new employees in the Junior International Business Developer role through comprehensive training guided by experienced team members like our Business Developer Lead, Camille. You will quickly get up to speed with our tools and methodologies.

The work environment for the Junior International Business Developer at Staycation is a hybrid setting based in Paris, where collaboration with a motivated, entrepreneurial team unfolds in a vibrant atmosphere that inspires creativity and innovation.

Yes! As a Junior International Business Developer at Staycation, you will be part of a rapidly growing company that values career advancement. Your role in expanding our services across Europe offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

A strong answer would highlight your passion for hospitality and innovation, as well as your interest in working for a company that is redefining urban travel experiences. Speak about the aspects of Staycation’s mission and success that resonate with you.

Provide a structured answer using the STAR technique: outline the situation, task, action, and result. Highlight your negotiation skills, persistence, and how you navigated challenges to close a deal.

Discuss your strategies for relationship-building, emphasizing active listening, clear communication, understanding client needs, and maintaining regular follow-ups to foster trust and partnership.

Recognize potential challenges such as cultural differences, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments. Discuss your proactive approach to navigating these challenges with research, adaptability, and a strong team collaboration mindset.

Explain your organizational skills and techniques, such as utilizing project management tools, setting clear timelines, and prioritizing based on urgency and impact to ensure effective partnership management.

Detail actionable strategies such as tailoring presentations to highlight Staycation’s unique value propositions, leveraging local market insights for targeted outreach, and utilizing social proof or case studies to establish credibility.

Share personal anecdotes or experiences that highlight your appreciation for hospitality. Connect it to your motivation for joining Staycation, ultimately reflecting on how it can enhance local community engagement and customer experiences.

Emphasize how being bilingual in English and Dutch allows you to communicate effectively with diverse partners, enhance negotiations, and help tailor approaches that resonate with local markets’ cultural nuances.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Staycation’s mission, user base, and expansion goals. Discuss how the company successfully engages with the hospitality industry and captures the travel experience market.

Discuss a resilient mindset, emphasizing the importance of learning from rejection, maintaining a positive outlook, and using feedback to improve your approach rather than being discouraged.