Business Development Manager | Dutch

Our client has been providing innovative products and solutions to a global customer base for more than 25 years. They have built relationships and sold their products to some of the world’s largest companies and in a variety of remote and challenging environments. The next stage of their expansion is to set up a European Headquarters in the Rotterdam area in the last quarter of 2024 and we are assisting them in finding key local talent for a variety of exciting roles. One of the key roles created is that of a Business Development Manager.

Role of Business Development Manager:

This is a new and exciting role which gives you great scope to build new relationships as well as maintaining and expanding existing accounts too. You will identify, qualify and activate new leads and opportunities and take them all the way through to closing the deal. You will build long term relationships with channel partners, including end users, engineering and construction firms, maintenance/operational contractors and many more within the Benelux region.

As the new European office is in start-up phase you will initially report into the General Manager who is relocating to the Netherlands from Headquarters.

Our client is looking to meet you if you fit the following profile:

• You have a minimum of 5 years B2B sales experience ideally in one or more of the following sectors; Industrial products, industrial lighting or electrical wholesaler/distributor.
• You are highly motivated, goal oriented and with a proven record of new business generation.
• You are a natural networker and you establish, build and maintain relationships easily.
• You have exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• You are happy and willing to visit your customers within the Benelux region and you are in possession of a European Driving Licence.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English and can do your job effectively in both languages.
• Ideally you live in the Rotterdam/Zuid Holland region.
• Available to start a new opportunity in November 2024.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, reflective of your experience and the skills you bring to the role
• A bonus scheme directly linked to sales performance and KPIs within your control
• A mobility solution tailored to your situation and the required travel
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to (technical) training and professional development to further your skills and advance your career.
• The role works in combination with a Global Team of Business Development Managers which gives you the opportunity to seize strategic opportunities within your region as well as a clearly defined global sales strategy. 

If this looks and sound like the opportunity you have been waiting for, get in touch with Maria as quickly as possible – maria@adamsrecruitment.com

Please take into consideration that we can only consider applicants who are currently living in the NL.