New Business Development Associate

Introduction

Job Description

Business Development Associate

1. Seller Identification and Outreach

• Identify potential sellers across various categories to join the platform, with a particular focus on leveraging knowledge of supplier clusters and regional supplier bases.
• Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage with sellers through direct communication, industry events, and partnerships.

2. Onboarding Process Management

• Guide sellers through the end-to-end onboarding process, including commercial alignment, curation, agreement finalisation, and account setup.
• Ensure all sellers are fully aware and aligned with the ways of working for cross-border selling
• Train and support the sellers on the steps related to onboarding, catalog curation, sharing relevant templates and inventory build-up.

3. Go-Live Activation

• Work closely with sellers to ensure their products are live on the platform within the agreed timelines.
• Perform quality checks on product listings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Resolve any issues or roadblocks preventing sellers from going live.

4. Supplier Cluster Awareness

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of supplier clusters and regional supplier bases to identify high-potential
• sellers.
• Build relationships within key supplier communities to facilitate long-term collaboration and onboarding pipelines.
• Analyse supplier trends and clusters to enhance marketplace category diversity.

5. Performance Tracking and Feedback

• Monitor the progress of onboarding sellers and report key metrics to stakeholders.
• Gather feedback from sellers to improve the onboarding process and enhance their experience.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and customer support, to facilitate seller onboarding and activation.
• Share insights and recommendations to improve platform features and onboarding tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in seller onboarding, account management, or similar roles within e-commerce/marketplace platforms.
• Exposure in Electronics, Nutraceuticals, Luggage and Personal Care Appliances categories would be preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, supplier clusters, and seller operations.
• Proficiency in using CRM tools and onboarding systems.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Customer-focused with a problem-solving mindset.
• Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• *At Styli, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members.
• We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.*