Country Opener Influence - Belgium (M/F/X)

Beastly is a strategic influence consulting and advisory agency focused on culture & impact, and part of the

international communication & marketing group Biggie. With a team of 40 experts, Beastly supports

renowed brands such as Zalando, Back Market, Google, Spotify, and Canneseries in building and executing their influence strategies.

🗒️ Missions

As Country Opener, your primary goal will be to establish our presence in Belgium by hunting for new advertising partners (brands & agencies) eager to leverage influence marketing. You will act as the first ambassador in the region, developing the client pipeline and building a high-performing local business.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Launch: Drive the go-to-market strategy and establish our brand in Belgium.
• Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new advertisers (brands and media agencies) for our influence marketing solutions.
• Sales Leadership: Own the end-to-end sales process—from prospecting and pitch to negotiation and closing deals.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop strong, consultative relationships with top brands and agencies to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Market Intelligence: Analyze and monitor local industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Local Partnerships: Build relationships with key stakeholders, including creators, talent managers, and agencies.
• Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts and market feedback to the head office.
• Team Building (as growth allows): Contribute to recruiting and training future team members in the region.

👉 Your profile

• Proven Sales Experience: 5+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in influence marketing, media, advertising or tech targeting advertisers.
• Hunter Mentality: Demonstrated ability to prospect and win new business in a “zero to one” environment.
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of the influence industry in the Netherlands and/or Belgium is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial: Self-starter able to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Network: Existing network of brands, advertisers, and/or media agencies in the target markets is highly valued.
• Languages: Fluent English required; Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.
• Cultural Fit: Energetic, creative, ambitious, and resilient.