At Veral, we conceive, design and produce innovative products for beauty brands worldwide, providing comprehensive start to end services.
With offices in Athens and Paris, we are proud of our international presence in more than 40 countries.
We stand out for our commitment to high-quality standards and our relentless pursuit of excellence, driven by our dynamic teams. This dedication has earned us multiple awards in prestigious international beauty competitions.
We are currently seeking a skilled and talented Business Development Associate to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering cutting-edge beauty solutions that enhance our customers' satisfaction and well-being.
If you are confident in your expertise and professional potential, and your values align with VERAL’s core principles of Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative, Productivity, Continuous Learning and Excellence, we strongly encourage you to contact us by submitting your CV.
YOUR ROLE:
You will support effectively the role of the Business Development Managers by handling administrative, research, and coordination tasks to help drive sales, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
It is a supportive, detail-oriented role that drives the sales and ensures the BD team stays organized, informed, and prepared to win new business.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Data Management, CRM Support and Reporting
- Update and maintain the CRM system with client data and sales activities
- Prepare lists of potential clients and markets to target
- Follow up on leads or tasks, track goals, milestones, and progress
- Generate reports on sales performance, pipeline status, and KPIs
Communication and Coordination
- Schedule meetings and calls, manage calendars and emails for the BD manager
- Keep records of client communications and meetings
- Follow up with clients post-meeting to gather feedback or documents
- Communicate with clients
Follow-Ups and Client Support
- Send follow-up emails after meetings or proposals.
- Answer basic client inquiries
Administrative Support
- Assist in creating pricing documents professionally and ensure accuracy
- Handle contracts, and other paperwork
- Help with responses to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) or tenders
- Help with market research for new projects requirements
YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Solid understanding of sales and marketing principles, supporting lead generation and client engagement
- Confident oral communication skills, comfortable engaging with clients
- High sense of responsibility and autonomy, ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Hands-on and can-do attitude
- Excellent time management, request handling, priority setting, and deadline adherence
- Strong customer-centric mindset
- Business-oriented mindset with a strong focus on goal achievement
- Problem-solving abilities, offer solutions proactively to support the business development team
YOUR PROFILE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
- Proficiency in English; Proficiency in French is highly desirable
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
- Prior experience in a sales, marketing, or business development support role
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Work in an international, dynamic environment
- Excellent opportunities for learning and development
- Compensation aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and the strategic value they contribute to our team