Business Developer Leader

Exotec; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exotec, a leader in robotics and warehouse automation, is seeking a Business Development Leader to drive new growth across Europe from Amsterdam. You will hunt new customers, manage partnerships, and coordinate BD events while collaborating with Marketing and Sales.

You will need 5–10 years of relevant experience, a proven sales record, and fluency in German and English. Travel up to 50% will be required; a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Engineering, Consulting, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Proven track record of pipeline generation, revenue growth, conversion of BD opportunities into sales, and successful management of live opportunities.
• Fast learner who thrives in a proactive environment, adapts quickly to change and is comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• A direct, honest and pragmatic communicator who takes ownership and gets things done.

Responsibilities

• Leverage partners and hunt new customers, targeting Supply Chain and Operations Directors
• Initiate and support coordination of BD-driven events and tradeshows (LogiMAT, ExoTour)
• Keep Key Account contacts and partners current on company updates and engaged via LinkedIn
• Qualify incoming leads to evaluate their potential for Exotec
• Ensure a proper handover of opportunities to Sales
• Collaborate with Marketing and regularly provide insights
• Create and launch impactful lead generation campaigns

Job description

Exotec is at the forefront of technological excellence, aiming to redefine the relationship between humans and robots. Our solutions are contributing to the success of some of the largest brands in retail and e-commerce by revolutionizing how they fulfill orders to end consumers, all while mitigating labor constraints and increasing workplace safety.

Through the unification of high-performance software and hardware, our robotic solutions are deployed globally, and our exponential growth has established us as the first industrial unicorn in France.

Working at Exotec is an exciting opportunity to give purpose to your skills. Join our diverse team of over 1,000 ExoPeople worldwide to help turn your ideas into a reality.

The robotics revolution is just the beginning at Exotec. Will you be part of it?

As Business Development Leader You Will

• Leverage partners and hunt new customers, targeting Supply Chain and Operations Directors
• Initiate and support coordination of BD-driven events and tradeshows (LogiMAT, ExoTour)
• Keep Key Account contacts and partners current on company updates and engaged via LinkedIn
• Qualify incoming leads to evaluate their potential for Exotec
• Ensure a proper handover of opportunities to Sales
• Collaborate with Marketing and regularly provide insights
• Create and launch impactful lead generation campaigns

Requirements

We're excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for collaboration and innovation, who combines a true hunter mentality with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to build and grow new business opportunities.

Here's What Will Help You Succeed In This Role

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Engineering, Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations. Prior experience in warehouse automiton is not mandatory.
• A proven track record of delivering strong commercial results, demonstrated through pipeline generation, revenue growth, conversion of business development opportunities into sales, and successful management of live opportunities.
• A fast learner who thrives in a proactive environment, adapts quickly to change and is comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• A direct, honest and pragmatic communicator who takes ownership and gets things done.
• Native-level or fluent in German and fluency in English. Any other European languages is a plus.

This is a field-based position with an estimated travel rate up to 30-50%.