As a Business Developer for the Musical Instruments category, you will be responsible for the full sales cycle: sourcing, negotiating, and signing new brands and professional sellers, as well as managing your seller portfolio. You will also play a key role in shaping the musical instruments category’s strategy and growth.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You bring 3+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Account Management or Partnerships, ideally within marketplace, retail, or e-commerce environments working with brands and resellers.
• You speak English fluently; an additional European language (e.g. German, Italian) is a strong plus
• You have a proven track record of closing enterprise-level deals, managing long sales cycles end-to-end and/or experience in managing and growing accounts
• You are passionate about working with people and can communicate, influence, and persuade stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and C-level counterparts, backed by strong commercial acumen
• You are resilient and persistent, learning from setbacks without losing momentum
• You are a structured, analytical problem-solver who can quickly understand complex business and operational setups
• You bring a tech and AI-first mindset to your approach, coupled with strong critical thinking skills

Location & eligibility: This role is open to candidates based in Europe (including UK) only with a valid right to work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize sellers and brands within the Musical Instruments category, building a strong and differentiated pipeline
• Analyse market trends, demand signals, and assortment gaps to shape the category’s acquisition and growth strategy
• Lead the full sales cycle independently, from first outreach and business case development to contract negotiation and deal closure
• Act as a problem solver for prospective sellers, collaborating with internal teams to address commercial, operational, and technical requirements
• Guide new partners through refurbed’s marketplace processes to ensure smooth onboarding and successful go-live, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of a defined seller portfolio, with a focus on growing accounts and unlocking new opportunities across countries, categories, and products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers, acting as their trusted partner while always representing refurbed’s position
• Represent refurbed at industry fairs, events, and conferences, building visibility and long-term relationships within the Musical Instruments ecosystem