Business Development Specialist

Does this sound like you?

You are driven to succeed and always go the extra mile. You thrive on teamwork and are passionate about achieving great results, but you don’t forget to have a good time along the way. You are outgoing, positive, and bring energy to everything you do. You believe that nothing is impossible and are excited to meet people from all over the world.

If yes, you may be a great addition to our team! Cultural Care Au Pair is seeking a Business Development Specialist, based in our São Paulo office, to grow the Brazilian market and help us achieve our goal of being the largest and most trusted au pair program in the world.

About the Role

As a Business Development Specialist, you will drive lead generation and business growth through direct, face-to-face marketing and events. This is a hands-on, target-driven role focused on building partnerships, engaging prospects, and converting interest into results.

You’ll spend a lot of time out in the market at events, activations, and meetings, turning conversations into high-quality leads and new participants for our program.

Who you are

You:

• Love being on the ground at events, fairs, presentations, and activations
• Are confident starting conversations and turning interest into concrete next steps, building brand awareness and driving leads to grow our business
• Are a results-driven marketer, energized by meeting and exceeding ambitious targets, and enjoy seeing your impact in the numbers
• Bring creative, actionable ideas from previous direct marketing roles
• Are organized and proactive, able to manage multiple activities and follow-ups at once
Enjoy working with others and collaborating across teams to get results

What you bring

Required skills & experience:

• 2+ years of experience in direct/offline marketing
• Proven success in lead generation through face-to-face marketing, events, or direct response campaigns
• Experience in event planning and execution
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken)
• A track record of meeting or exceeding lead or sales targets
• Ability to turn creative ideas into measurable outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and a bias for execution
International exposure is a plus (study, work, or living abroad)

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, we are specifically seeking candidates with proven direct/offline marketing experience. Applications from recent graduates or those without hands-on direct marketing experience will not be considered .

Nice to have:

International exposure is a plus (study, work, or living abroad)

What you’ll do:

• Identify and develop new partnerships and lead sources
• Generate leads through in-person outreach, events, and cold calling
• Meet prospects face-to-face, virtually, and by phone
• Plan and execute high-impact marketing activities (events, fairs, presentations, activations)
• Own and deliver against a structured lead generation and activity plan
• Think strategically: identify growth opportunities and drive business impact
Collaborate cross-functionally to execute daily, weekly, and quarterly plans

What we offer:

• An international and dynamic environment with a start-up vibe
• Base salary + quarterly bonus potential
• Regular training sessions, team events, kick-offs and get-togethers
• The opportunity to expand your international network through our monthly professional development opportunities with colleagues from around the world.
• Opportunities to travel internationally, e.g. staff exchanges to our US or European markets for your professional development
• Discounts on EF programs
And many more...

Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter in English.

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