🇪🇸 Junior International Business Developer - Bilingual English/Spanish

As a Junior International Business Developer at Staycation, your primary responsibility will be to manage the full sales cycle, from first contact to onboarding hotels. You'll build strong relationships with partner hotels, guiding them to initial successes on our platform. Additionally, you'll optimize their positioning to cater to local users and play an essential role in expanding our services across major European cities.

To be considered for the Junior International Business Developer role at Staycation, you should have at least one experience in business development or sales, preferably within a startup or tech environment. Experience in the hospitality industry or relevant studies in tourism is beneficial. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential, while additional languages, particularly French, are a plus.

At Staycation, new employees in the Junior International Business Developer role receive tailored training from experienced team members, notably from our Business Developer Lead, Camille. This training focuses on our tools and methodologies, ensuring you quickly get up to speed, are ready to tackle challenges, and ultimately thrive in expanding our service to new markets.

Soft skills play a crucial role in the success of a Junior International Business Developer at Staycation. Key attributes include excellent communication and active listening skills, resilience in overcoming challenges, creativity to implement innovative strategies, and an entrepreneurial mindset that fosters new ideas and approaches to market expansion.

Candidates for the Junior International Business Developer position at Staycation can expect a thorough hiring process that includes an introductory call with our People Lead, interviews with the Business Developer Lead and co-founder, and a business case presentation. This ensures we find the perfect fit for our team while giving you the chance to showcase your skills and ideas.

When answering this question, be specific about your past roles in business development. Highlight measurable achievements, such as revenue growth or successful partnerships formed. Relate your experiences to the role at Staycation, showcasing how your skills can help expand their market presence.

Discuss your strategy for effective onboarding. Emphasize the importance of understanding local market expectations, engaging hotel staff, and providing tailored support to ensure a smooth transition. Share examples of how you've successfully navigated new partnerships in the past.

Effective communication can make or break partnerships. Explain how you establish clear expectations, utilize active listening, and maintain regular updates throughout the sales process. Provide an example of a challenging communication situation you've successfully managed.

Illustrate your method for prioritization, such as setting deadlines, using project management tools, or categorizing tasks by urgency. Share a relevant experience where effective time management allowed you to achieve your goals successfully.

Researching Staycation before your interview is key. Discuss the company’s growth, its unique value proposition, and how it has transformed hotel stays into curated experiences. This demonstrates your interest and knowledge about the company.

When addressing this question, focus on your problem-solving abilities. Highlight how you would listen to the hotel partner's concerns, communicate transparently, and work collaboratively to find solutions that improve their experience on the Staycation platform.

Market research is key to success in this role. Discuss the importance of understanding customer preferences, competitor analysis, and trends within the hospitality industry in each target market. Mention any experience you have in conducting market research.

Highlight the importance of effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders in both English and Spanish. Explain how you would tailor your messaging to resonate with different audiences, potentially improving partnerships and user engagement across European markets.

Select a specific example where you faced a significant challenge in a previous role. Emphasize your determination to overcome that obstacle, the strategies you employed, and the successful outcome that resulted from your resilience.

Share your connection to the hospitality industry and why it excites you. This could include personal experiences, a passion for customer service, or a desire to enhance guest experiences. Link this passion to your motivation for the Junior International Business Developer role at Staycation.