Business Development Manager - Public Affairs Partnerships

Business Development Manager - Public Affairs Partnerships

Euronews is Europe’s leading international news channel as well as a full multimedia platform for viewers on the move. Euronews covers world news 24/7 in 17 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Romanian, Serb, Georgian, Bulgarian, and Albanian. Euronews TV is available to more than 400 million households in 160 countries via cable, digital satellite and terrestrial windows. Euronews properties also include websites, mobile apps, smart TV, and social media.

Founded in 1993, Euronews is an independent and multi-platform media hub. Euronews covers news worldwide, offering a unique perspective on events through factual analysis. 500 journalists, from more than 30 countries, report round-the-clock for 12 editions and 5 affiliates editions.

Euronews also offers its expertise worldwide: in Europe with its affiliates channels Euronews Georgia, Euronews Albania, Euronews Serbia, Euronews Romania, bringing the total number of languages covered by Euronews to 17; and in Africa with its sister channel Africanews, first pan-African multilingual news channel.

Job Summary

Euronews is seeking an ambitious, results-oriented Business Development Manager with expertise in Public Affairs Partnerships to join our growing sales team in Brussels. This full-time, office-based role — with occasional travel across Europe — offers an exciting opportunity to drive revenue growth and build strategic partnerships within the Brussels advocacy sector and beyond. 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Growth: Take a leading role in generating revenue within the public affairs sector, contributing to Euronews' commercial success through innovative media and event solutions.
• Strategic Sales Leadership: Independently manage front-line sales and key client relationships.
• Client Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders across corporations, industry associations, consultancies, and non-profits, often starting from scratch or using your contact book, while acting as a trusted advisor on integrated media and event strategies.
• Creative Campaign Development: Design and oversee impactful public affairs campaigns, blending TV, digital content, newsletters, video products, and on-ground activations tailored to client needs.
• Market Expansion: Identify new commercial opportunities and expand Euronews' brand presence in the Brussels advocacy market and beyond.
• Event & Partnership Innovation: Develop bespoke event solutions and sponsorship opportunities, positioning Euronews as a preferred partner for high-impact, multi-channel advocacy campaigns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery and consistent client satisfaction.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor competitive trends, industry events, and evolving public affairs landscapes to inform sales strategy and keep Euronews ahead of the curve.  

Ideal Candidate

The successful Business Development Manager will:

• Bring Proven Expertise: Have 5+ years of experience in consultative sales, partnership development, or key account management.
• Deliver Commercial Success: Demonstrate a strong track record of securing new business, achieving revenue targets, and presenting compelling, strategic sales pitches.
• Understand the EU Landscape: Possess expert knowledge of the EU legislative and policy environment, essential for crafting tailored, high-impact public affairs solutions.
• Be a Market Leader: Maintain a deep understanding of Brussels’ events calendar, competitive offerings, and the broader EU advocacy space.
• Represent Euronews with Authority: Build Euronews’ visibility by attending networking events and industry conferences — reinforcing our credibility as a trusted media partner.
• Leverage an Established Network: Bring an existing EU public affairs network to accelerate client engagement and partnership development.
• Exhibit Drive and Adaptability: Be an energetic self-starter with a collaborative mindset, adept at coordinating across teams and handling fast-paced, high-volume sales environments.
• Hold Strong Credentials: Possess a university degree and be fluent in both written and spoken English; proficiency in French and/or other languages is a plus.

Further Information :

Location : Brussels

Start date : ASAP

Type of contract : Permanent

If you meet these criteria and the position interests you, please apply online with a CV and motivation letter. This is an equal employment opportunity and applications will be dealt with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for the use of this specific recruitment.

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