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Business Development Associate (Partnerships)

The Global Talent Co.

Fully Remote
Remote
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at The Global Talent Co. is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Business Development Associate (Partnerships)
Full-time | LATAM - Remote | EST Hours
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About Us
At
The Global Talent Co.
, we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25k+ like-minded professionals.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.
About the Company You’ll Be Working With
You’ll be joining a fast-growing pet wellness brand whose mission is to reimagine pet food—one wholesome bowl at a time—by creating vet-developed recipes made from real, trusted ingredients. The business operates with the agility of a startup while benefiting from the resources of a global organization.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and driven
Business Development Associate (Partnerships)
to join their growth marketing team. This role reports directly to the
Senior Manager, Business Development
and will take full ownership of the
Partnerships channel
, a key offline customer acquisition driver.
You’ll work with exciting brands across the U.S., build and manage partnerships end-to-end, and help scale other offline marketing channels as the company grows. This is an outward-facing role best suited to someone who thrives on relationship-building, takes initiative, and enjoys executing fast-paced projects.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, negotiate, and secure customer acquisition partnerships with aligned pet and non-pet brands
Own partnerships end-to-end: from ideation and contracting to campaign execution and collaboration management
Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with partners, acting as the primary point of contact
Conduct market research to identify trends and develop new partnership opportunities aligned with growth goals
Establish KPIs and metrics for partnership success; track results, analyze outcomes, and optimize for ROI
Support the scaling of multiple offline marketing channels through reporting, agency coordination, and logistics
Collaborate cross-functionally with CRM, Operations, and the broader Company Group to integrate partnership activity into wider marketing strategy
Ideal Candidate
2–4 years of experience in sales, partnerships, growth marketing, or business development
Degree (or concentration) in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance
Strong communication skills and confidence working in a highly outward-facing role
Analytical mindset with the ability to build simple business cases and evaluate partnership impact
Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets, including basic formulas, and understanding marketing metrics like CAC and ROI
Entrepreneurial and proactive—able to solve problems creatively and work independently
Passion for pets (bonus points if you’re a dog person through and through!)
Ability to work in EST hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM EST)
Join Our Team
If you're excited to own a key growth channel, build partnerships that drive real business impact, and join a mission-driven brand transforming pet wellness, we’d love to hear from you.
At
The Global Talent Co.
, our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.
Your Benefits
Joining this team means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career while working with some of the most innovative companies in the US and Europe. Here’s what you can expect:
Global Work Exposure:
Collaborate with dynamic, forward-thinking teams across international markets.
Competitive Compensation:
Enjoy a highly competitive salary aligned with top industry standards.
Work–Life Balance:
Benefit from 15 days of paid annual leave, plus option for flexible work arrangements.
Learning & Development:
Access opportunities to build your skills and grow professionally through continuous learning initiatives.
Supportive Environment:
Be part of an inclusive, high-performing culture that values collaboration, growth, and your unique perspective.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About The Global Talent Co.

The Global Talent Co. is a company in the Sales industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 33 open positions on Hirezar. View all The Global Talent Co. jobs →