Description
Business Development Manager - BENELUX
Netherlands or Belgium
Description
A family-owned company founded in 1998, specializing in multilingual content management. With over 25 years of experience, it supports businesses in their international growth and digital transformation by offering services in translation, localization, transcreation, content creation, multilingual SEO, as well as audio-visual and graphic solutions. They company operates in over 120 languages and has offices in Europe and North America. They rely on a team of approximately 200 employees.
Certified as a B Corp since 2023, the company is committed to responsible, sustainable, and inclusive practices, both socially and environmentally. It places strong emphasis on employee well-being, diversity, equal opportunity, and technological innovation, particularly through the integration of artificial intelligence into its processes.
Missions
They are seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to spearhead our commercial expansion in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. As the architect of our growth strategy in this region, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth.
This is a unique opportunity to build a market presence for a globally recognized brand and make a tangible impact on our success. Your fluency in Dutch and deep understanding of the local business culture will be the keys to unlocking this region's potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base within the BENELUX region.
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market research.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, managing the entire sales cycle from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing.
- Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers in target enterprise accounts.
- Clearly articulate the company's value proposition, demonstrating how our solutions can help clients achieve their global business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with our marketing, project management, and solutions teams to ensure a seamless and exceptional client experience.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions within the region.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports on market trends, competitor activities, and pipeline status.
Profile
Essential Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in Dutch is mandatory.
- Professional fluency in English (our corporate language).
- Proven track record of success in B2B sales or business development, preferably with 3+ years of experience in the localization, translation, or language technology industry.
- Currently based in the Netherlands, Belgium, or Luxembourg, with a strong understanding of the regional business landscape.
- A "hunter" mentality with a passion for building new business from the ground up.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work autonomously in a remote setting.
What Sets You Apart
- Proficiency in French is a strong asset.
- An existing network of contacts within potential client industries (e.g., Life Sciences, IT, Manufacturing, E-commerce).
- Experience using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) to manage sales pipelines.
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
- Based on experience, from 45K€ including HA
- The company contributes to your pension plan as part of our benefits package.
- 26 vacation days (based on full-time employment)
- The opportunity to take ownership of a key market and directly influence the company's growth trajectory.
- A supportive, multicultural, and collaborative international team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.
- The tools and technology you need to succeed in your role.
