Chinese Business Developer

About Darbyon

Darbyon is a Paris-based AI tech agency helping global, high-performing brands enter the AI era — delivering more, better, faster, and cheaper than any traditional agency.

We operate in the most image-driven sectors: Luxury, Automotive, Beauty, Fashion, Technology, and we already work with some of the world's most demanding brands, among which international Chinese brands: Chery, SAIC Motor (MG), Plaud, Songmont, etc.

As we accelerate our international expansion, Darbyon is seeking a Chinese Business Developer to build and strengthen relationships with China's most ambitious brands — and help them scale their image, influence, and business in Europe and Western markets.

Conditions

Location: Flexible (Europe or China)

Contract: Freelance or Full-time (CDI)

Compensation: Competitive fixed + high variable based on performance

Start date: ASAP

Leads: Several warm leads already identified — the BD will nurture, qualify, and convert them.

Mission

Your mission is simple and strategic:

Identify, engage, and onboard Chinese high-potential brands (Tech, Automotive, Luxury, Fashion, Beauty) that want to expand and succeed in Europe and Western markets — using the power of AI, creativity, and Darbyon's unique positioning.

You will be the driving force behind Darbyon's Chinese portfolio growth and a key figure in our international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Lead Acquisition

·       Engage Chinese brands targeting Europe/Western markets, particularly in Tech, Automotive, Luxury & Lifestyle sectors.

·       Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects through outbound, networking, referrals, and market intelligence.

·       Leverage existing warm leads: nurture, qualify, and convert them into signed deals.

1. Relationship Building & Account Strategy

·       Establish trusted relationships with decision-makers (CMOs, CEOs, founders, e-commerce leaders, brand directors).

·       Understand each brand's international ambitions, challenges, and cultural context to propose tailored solutions.

·       Represent Darbyon in China-Europe interactions and ensure smooth cross-cultural communication.

1. Sales Execution

·       Deliver powerful pitches demonstrating Darbyon's AI-enhanced content, media, and social capabilities.

·       Lead the full sales cycle: outreach → qualification → needs analysis → proposal → negotiation → closing.

·       Work closely with Darbyon's partners to package offers aligned with our AI value model.

1. Market Knowledge & Strategic Input

·       Provide insights on Chinese market trends (especially related to branding, AI, automotive, and digital).

·       Identify opportunities for Darbyon to become the go-to partner for Chinese brands entering France/Europe.

·       Participate in strategic development of dedicated China-to-Europe offers.

Profile

·       Bilingual Mandarin Chinese, English. French is also highly recommended

·       Proven experience in business development or partnership management in China or China-focused environments.

·       Strong network or understanding of Chinese tech, automotive, luxury, beauty, or consumer brands.

·       Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English (French is a strong plus).

·       Ability to work independently, remotely, with a founder mindset.

·       Comfortable with fast-moving, AI-driven environments.

·       Deep interest in branding, marketing, AI, or global expansion strategies.

Please send your CV