Business Development Manager

Your Role at The Trading Pit (TTP):As a **Business Development Manager** at **The Trading Pit (TTP)**, you will play a key role in expanding our global network of affiliates, academies, and partners to drive trader acquisition and revenue growth. You’ll represent one of the fastest-growing proprietary trading ecosystems in the world — built on transparency, opportunity, and performance.This position reports to the Head of Business Development and can be based in one of our hubs (Cyprus, Spain, or remote, depending on region).**You will**:- Develop and grow partnerships: Identify, attract, and onboard new affiliates, trading academies, and influencer partners in your region to promote TTP’s proprietary trading programs (Futures, CFDs, Stocks, and upcoming asset classes).- Manage and nurture existing partners: Strengthen relationships with current affiliates and academies through consistent communication, performance analysis, and tailored commercial strategies.- Negotiate and finalize deals: Handle partnership contracts, commission structures, and special terms aligned with TTP’s affiliate policies and business objectives.- Monitor and optimize performance: Track regional KPIs, analyze partner performance, and collaborate with the marketing and risk teams to improve conversion and retention.- Combat fraud and misuse: Identify suspicious activity, ensure compliance with TTP’s ethical trading and promotional standards, and maintain a high-quality partner portfolio.- Represent TTP globally: Attend local and international affiliate events, expos, and conferences to promote TTP’s brand and attract high-value partners.- Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Product to ensure localized campaigns, relevant content, and consistent messaging in your region.- Contribute strategically: Provide regional market insights and competitor intelligence to shape TTP’s business development strategy.**What makes you a great fit**:- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, affiliate marketing, or partnership management — ideally within proprietary trading, FX/CFD brokerage, or fintech.- Proven network: Established relationships with trading academies, influencers, and affiliate marketers in your region is a strong advantage.- Analytical mindset: Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), performance tracking tools, and Excel for KPI reporting.- Negotiation & sales skills: Confident communicator with the ability to present value propositions, negotiate commercial terms, and close win-win partnerships.- Cultural intelligence: Understanding of local business culture, online marketing practices, and community engagement styles.- Languages: Proficiency in English (mandatory) and Portuguese languages.- Personal traits: Self-driven, results-oriented, and proactive with strong ownership and initiative — true to TTP’s core values.**Nice to have**:- Background in trading, financial education, or affiliate marketing within the prop trading or brokerage industry.- Familiarity with affiliate tracking systems (e.g., Cellxpert, Everflow) and campaign analytics tools.- Experience managing influencer or performance-based marketing collaborations.- Understanding of Futures, CFDs, and Stock trading instruments.**What we offer**:- Competitive fixed salary + performance-based commission and bonus structure.- Opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling global prop trading company.- Supportive, transparent, and multicultural team environment.- Continuous learning opportunities — access to trading education, internal training, and professional development.- Health insurance and additional benefits depending on location.Flexibility to work remotely- Opportunities to attend leading affiliate and trading industry events globally.