Market Development Specialist, Portugal

Younited is a leading European fintech dedicated to making credit simpler, faster, and more transparent. Through our cutting-edge technology platform, we empower both consumers and business partners with innovative financing solutions designed to improve financial well-being across Europe.

Today, more than one million customers trust Younited, and our growth journey reached a major milestone with our listing on Euronext, reinforcing our ambition to become the leading instant credit platform in Europe.

We are also proud to be a certified B Corp company, reflecting our commitment to combining business performance with positive social impact. At Younited, we believe that innovation, responsibility, inclusion, and transparency should go hand in hand.

As we continue expanding across Europe, Portugal represents a strategic growth market and a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to help shape the next chapter of Younited's success.

• Own the full partnership lifecycle in Portugal — prospecting, commercial negotiation, closing, onboarding, and ongoing account management of existing partners.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize new business opportunities, partnerships, and distribution channels.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including partners, industry players, and decision-makers.
• Lead commercial discussions and partnership negotiations from prospecting to implementation.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and competitive trends to shape local strategy.
• Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, Risk, and Legal teams to adapt and scale solutions for the Portuguese market.
• Establish performance indicators and monitor business results to continuously optimize market development initiatives.
• Act as Younited's ambassador in Portugal, increasing brand awareness and strengthening our local market positioning. 

• Proven track record in Sales, GotoMarket, Business Development, Partnership Management, or Account Management — ideally in fintech, financial services, or another regulated/commercial environment.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products, entering new markets, or building business operations from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of the Portuguese market and its business ecosystem.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive execution autonomously.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, Spanish is a plus.

• A fast-growing, international, and entrepreneurial environment where your impact will be visible from day one.
• High levels of autonomy and exposure to strategic decision-making.
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 10 remote working days per month.
• A collaborative, supportive, and people-centric culture where teamwork and innovation are highly valued.