LATAM Business Developer / Administrative assistant

4/12/2026

The role involves balancing administrative and operational support for the LATAM Director with active business development and sales outreach. Responsibilities include managing office tasks, supporting recruitment processes, and executing multi-channel sales campaigns to drive regional growth.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries. Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments. Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services. Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries. With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.

About the Role

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.

Key Skills

Business DevelopmentAdministrative SupportSalesLead GenerationCRMLinkedIn Sales NavigatorRecruitmentClient Relationship ManagementCommunicationCold CallingReportingSchedulingMS SuiteGoogle SuiteB2B Sales