LATAM Business Developer / Administrative assistant
Drive LATAM growth with Sperton as a Business Developer—own B2B sales, build client relationships, and expand across Central & South America.
Job Title: LATAM Business Developer / Administrative assistant
Location: Casco Viejo, Panama City
Job Type: Permanent — Full-time
ABOUT SPERTON:
Sperton is an international recruitment, HR consulting, and Global Mobility firm operating in over 30 countries. Our LATAM office, located in the heart of Casco Viejo in Panama City, covers the markets of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, with strong expertise across industrial, technical, and corporate sectors. As part of our regional growth strategy, we are looking for a LATAM Business Developer to drive commercial expansion and build new client relationships across the region.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative & Operational Support (50%)
Handle day-to-day office administration (scheduling, correspondence, reporting).
Draft professional documents, meeting notes, and presentations for the LATAM Director.
Support recruitment processes (candidate files, client coordination, follow-ups).
Liaise with Sperton teams across multiple countries and time zones.
Follow up on B2B leads (SMEs, industrial groups, multinationals).
Support Director communication and outreach to cold prospects.
Business Development & Sales (50%)
Execute multi-channel outreach campaigns (LinkedIn, email, cold calls, networks).
Write compelling and personalized sales messages.
Manage and track prospect pipeline in CRM.
Prepare client briefs and join qualification calls with the LATAM Director.
Strengthen Sperton LATAM’s visibility on LinkedIn and B2B platforms.
Represent Sperton at events, trade shows, and business networks.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or equivalent.
2–3 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or professional services.
Experience in recruitment, consulting, global mobility, or outsourcing is a strong advantage.
Familiarity with the Panamanian and/or LATAM business landscape is a plus.
Based in Panama City with valid work authorization.
SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
Proficient in LinkedIn (Sales Navigator preferred), CRM tools, and MS/Google Suite.
Strong hunter mindset with a passion for prospecting and closing deals.
Self-starter with high organization, initiative, and results orientation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent Sperton confidently.
- Locations
- Panama City
- Job location
- Casco Viejo, Panama City
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
