# Business Development Manager \(Musical Equipment\) \(f/m/x\) - remote - Company: [Refurbed]() - Location: Remote - Remote: Yes - Team: Supply - Posted: August 19, 2026 ## Job description Founded in 2017, refurbed is Europe’s fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, active in **23 European countries** and having surpassed **€2Bn in GMV** — all while being profitable. With beautiful headquarters in Vienna, we operate as a remote-first company and have been recognised as a **Top DACH Employer** by **Kununu** for four consecutive years. Our mission is to make sustainable consumption the easy choice by enabling customers to buy products up to 40% cheaper while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. If you thrive in an environment that values momentum, ownership, and impact, you’ll feel at home here. We’re a fast-paced, high-performance team that works hard and challenges itself everyday. To enable this high-performance every team member enjoys full autonomy over their location (we’re remote-first). 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 **WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING WITH US:** **Our Culture and Values:** * Decisions should be made based on facts and not by hierarchy levels? We sure think so! * We embrace giving and receiving feedback, testing and welcoming new ideas, as well as sharing our knowledge across the company. * You fail sometimes? Well, so do we! We’re all just human, let’s learn from our mistakes to improve in the future! * No matter who you love, where you’re from, who you pray to, whether you pee sitting down or standing up – we are a bunch of talented people who enjoy spending our time making a difference! **Personal & Professional Development:** * You'll have access to a dedicated learning budget within your department to support your growth, whether it's courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities that matter to you. * We partner with Likeminded, offering you private sessions with experts for your personal growth and mental health. * We frequently host internal workshops, allowing our teams to further develop their skills in different areas and enhancing collaboration across departments. **Flexibility:** * We care about a healthy work/life balance. We not only function and support a **fully remote** setting but also offer the possibility to work from our beautiful office in the vibrant heart of Vienna – we love dogs, so feel free to bring your furry little buddy too 😊 * We trust you to do the best job, so we don't care so much when you do it – you are able to self-organize. * You will also be invited to take part in our office weeks, happening three times a year, where you will have the chance to work side by side with your colleagues and enjoy the team-building events and on-site workshops …and much more! See https://careers.refurbed.com/ for further insights! ## Apply [Apply on Refurbed]() Canonical job page: