International Business Development Manager - Mainland China & APAC

Export & Business Development Manager – China & Asia-Pacific

burbur, a European professional pet cosmetics brand currently present in more than 50 countries, is looking for an experienced Export & Business Development Manager to accelerate our expansion across China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Our priority markets include China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea.

The role

You will be responsible for identifying, contacting and developing relationships with:

• Importers and national distributors
• Professional pet grooming companies
• Pet retail chains and key accounts
• Relevant e-commerce and social commerce operators

You will manage the complete business development process, from market research and initial contact to negotiation, opening orders and long-term account development.

We are open to candidates with full-time or part-time availability, as well as established independent professionals.

The initial relationship will be structured as a freelance/independent commercial collaboration. For the right person and based on results, our goal is for the position to evolve into a stable, long-term role within burbur.

Compensation

• €1,000 success fee for each market with more than 5 million inhabitants successfully opened
• €500 success fee for smaller markets
• A market is considered opened once an initial order of at least €5,000 has been confirmed and paid
• 10% commission on net collected sales generated during the first 12 months
• 5% ongoing commission thereafter while actively managing the account
• Specific conditions may be adapted for strategic markets or exceptional opportunities

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in export sales or international business development
• Strong network or market knowledge in China and/or Asia-Pacific
• Experience working with importers, distributors, retailers or key accounts
• Ability to negotiate and close commercial agreements independently
• Professional English proficiency
• Mandarin or another Asian language is highly valued
• Knowledge of the pet care, cosmetics, beauty or FMCG sectors is an advantage
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach

About burbur

burbur is a Spanish manufacturer of premium professional cosmetics for pets. Our products are manufactured in Europe and distributed internationally through specialised partners.

We are entering a major new stage of global development, including a complete brand evolution and ambitious expansion across Asia-Pacific.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced international business developer who wants to build markets, create lasting partnerships and grow alongside an ambitious European brand.