Business Developer (Data Protection Services) – Relief Applications (DP4G Initiative)
Overview of the Opportunity
This role is offered by Relief Applications, a European organisation focused on building digital tools and services that support NGOs and humanitarian actors worldwide. The position sits within its DP4G (Data Protection 4 Good) initiative, which provides outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, GDPR compliance support, audits, and training tailored specifically to nonprofit and humanitarian organisations.
The Business Developer role is designed to expand DP4G’s presence in the French nonprofit market by selling recurring compliance and data protection services.
Key highlights:
- Focus on NGOs, associations, foundations, and humanitarian organisations
- Sale of subscription-based outsourced DPO services
- Part-time, autonomous commercial role
- Strong emphasis on pipeline ownership and deal closure
- Backed by internal data protection experts for technical support
Core Responsibilities
The role covers the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with additional responsibilities around market feedback and CRM management.
Prospecting & Pipeline Development
- Identify and research French NGOs, associations, and humanitarian organisations
- Build and maintain a structured B2B sales pipeline
- Leverage personal networks and organisational contacts to generate leads
- Prioritise high-potential organisations in the nonprofit sector
Sales & Deal Closing
- Present DP4G’s outsourced DPO services to decision-makers
- Clearly communicate GDPR compliance value and risk mitigation benefits
- Manage objections and negotiate subscription-based contracts
- Close recurring service agreements with nonprofit clients
CRM & Reporting
- Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, prospects, and opportunities
- Track sales activities and pipeline progression consistently
- Report performance metrics and conversion rates to the founding team
Market Intelligence
- Collect feedback from the field on pricing, positioning, and competition
- Contribute to refining the commercial strategy of DP4G
- Share insights to improve outreach effectiveness in the nonprofit sector
Required Experience & Skills
This role targets experienced business development professionals, particularly those familiar with B2B or SaaS sales environments.
Experience Requirements
- Proven success in B2B sales or business development roles
- Experience selling subscription-based or SaaS-type services preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build pipelines independently
- Experience or familiarity with nonprofit/humanitarian sector is an advantage
Core Skills
- Strong ability to manage full sales cycles independently
- Confident pitching and persuasive communication skills
- Ability to engage expert-level buyers with technical offerings
- CRM proficiency and disciplined pipeline tracking
- Quick learning ability for GDPR/data protection concepts
Language Requirements
- Native or fluent French (mandatory for French market focus)
- Professional English is beneficial for international coordination
Soft Skills & Working Style
This role requires a highly independent and results-oriented professional who can operate with minimal supervision.
Key soft skills include:
- Strong autonomy and self-management in a part-time setup
- Resilience and target-driven mindset, especially in commission-based environments
- Excellent listening and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organisational discipline and reliability
- Comfort working remotely or semi-independently
Additional advantages:
- Familiarity with GDPR or data protection principles
- Understanding of French nonprofit or humanitarian ecosystem
What You Will Be Doing Day-to-Day
The role combines strategic outreach with hands-on sales execution.
Typical activities include:
- Cold outreach and lead qualification across French NGOs
- Scheduling and conducting sales presentations
- Explaining outsourced DPO services in simple, credible terms
- Coordinating with technical experts during client discussions
- Negotiating contract terms and closing deals
- Updating CRM systems and sales dashboards
- Reporting weekly pipeline progress to leadership
You will essentially act as the commercial engine for DP4G in France.
Why This Role Matters
Data protection is becoming increasingly critical for nonprofits handling sensitive beneficiary data. Many organisations lack internal capacity to manage GDPR compliance effectively.
DP4G addresses this gap by offering:
- Outsourced Data Protection Officer services
- Affordable compliance solutions tailored for NGOs
- Training and auditing support
- Long-term subscription-based protection services
By joining this role, the Business Developer contributes directly to:
- Strengthening data protection in humanitarian work
- Improving trust and accountability in the nonprofit sector
- Scaling a mission-driven compliance service across Europe
Application Details
Interested candidates are expected to apply through the official link provided by the organisation.
- Application link: https://ask.reliefapplications.org/r/dW0Ryq
- Organization: Relief Applications
- Job type: Consultancy (part-time, commission-based focus)
- Sector: Donor relations / grants / nonprofit commercial development
Final Summary
This Business Developer role is a hybrid of sales expertise, mission-driven engagement, and compliance services. It is best suited for professionals who:
- Thrive in autonomous B2B sales environments
- Are comfortable selling technical or regulatory services
- Have an interest in humanitarian or nonprofit impact work
- Can independently build and manage a pipeline from scratch
With DP4G’s niche focus on outsourced GDPR compliance for NGOs, the role offers both commercial opportunity and meaningful social impact.
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