Background

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, presenting the issues in a neutral manner without taking sides.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. More about Mediahuis and Euractiv here.

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will be working in a vibrant international media office, in a multicultural team, full of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be able to bring your contribution to one of the most respected EU affairs media in Europe and bring our news, multimedia content and newsletters in front of Euractiv’s influential readers.

We are currently seeking a Manager to join our Premium Team in Brussels on a full-time basis to support expanding the company’s business activities to the Premium products. You will apply your knowledge and experience in EU Affairs to establish strong business relationships and to maintain existing ones. As Manager you will interact with the EU market to present the new Euractiv Premium products in the field of sectoral policies.

Main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Growing our premium content subscription business by conducting sales meetings with senior executives working in the EU Affairs ecosystem 
• Proactively searching, identifying and prospecting new premium subscribers with the support of Euractiv’s marketing team
• Giving presentations and offering product demos and proposals to meet prospective clients’ needs
• Closely monitoring EU Affairs policy trends that are relevant to your prospective clients
• Monitoring results according to budget expectations

Job requirements / profile:

• Strong understanding of EU Affairs market and its players (corporations, institutions, think tanks, foundations and NGOs)
• At least 3 years of experience with a proven track record of partnership development/fundraising for public affairs/communication consultancies, NGOs, start-ups, corporate clients, trade associations or advertising agencies
• A University degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Purpose-driven and motivated by challenging targets and results
• Self discipline with strong organisational skills and strategic thinking
• Excellent social, communication, and networking skills combined with great team spirit, and a hands-on, solutions-driven work mentality
• Willingness to learn about the media industry and media business
• Tech-savvy (internet, mobile, social media)

What we offer:

This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law (“contrat à durée indéterminée”), with salary and responsibilities corresponding to the candidate’s level of experience.

Additionally we’re offering the following benefits:

• meal vouchers amounting to 8 EUR/worked day;
• sales bonus linked with specific targets 
• reimbursement of public transport in Belgium;
• 250 EUR/year eco-vouchers;
• hospitalisation insurance coverage;
• group pension insurance;
• good balance between remote working and engaging physically with colleagues;
• a broad range of training and development (as part of the HR Academy of Mediahuis group and external training opportunities).

Please send your CV and motivation letter to selection@euractiv.com. Please use “Manager (Premium Partnership Development)” as the subject of your email. 

Applications are welcomed immediately!

Equality and diversity

We are committed both to promoting equality and diversity within the organization and to Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.