Business Developer Pet Care

Zovea; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Amsterdam

International travel 30-40%

Job summary

ZoveaPet Care seeks a Business Developer to identify opportunities, build partnerships, and close deals across Benelux, Scandinavia, and the UK. You will travel 30-40% and work in an international environment that rewards initiative and entrepreneurship.

This role requires proven B2B sales experience, strong relationship skills, and ability to translate market insights into commercial success. Join a fast-growing team with real ownership, exposure to leadership, and opportunities to shape our

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of international B2B sales or similar commercial experience within FMCG or OOH.
• Willing to travel 30–40% of your time to visit prospects and trade shows across Benelux, Scandinavia, and the UK.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new commercial opportunities and develop prospects in existing and emerging markets.
• Build and develop relationships with customers and partners to drive mutual growth.
• Manage the sales process from first conversations through negotiation, closing deals, and ongoing account management.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Ready to build your commercial career with real impact?

AtZoveaPet Care, we’re building a new kind of pet care business. One built on entrepreneurial thinking, strong partnerships, and smart commercial decisions. We’re growing fast, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to our growth, and make a visible impact from day one.

We’re looking for a motivated Business Developerwho enjoys building relationships, discovering opportunities, closing deals, and turning market insights into commercial success.

This is a role for someone who already has commercial experience, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to grow in an international environment where initiative and entrepreneurial thinking are valued.

What You’ll Build

Grow the business: Identify new commercial opportunities, develop prospects, and help expandZoveaPet Care in existing and emerging markets.

Create lasting partnerships:** **Build and develop relationships with customers and partners, establishing long-term collaborations that drive mutual growth and strengthenZoveaPet Care’s position in the market.

Develop your trading mindset:** **Stay close to market developments, pricing, supply and demand, and commercial trends. Use your curiosity and market knowledge to identify opportunities and support successful deals.

Drive new business: Manage the sales process from prospecting and first conversations through negotiation, closing deals, and developing long-term relationships.Spend real time in the field, visiting prospects and attending trade fairs across Benelux, Scandinavia, and the UK.

Connect people and opportunities: Build your network, meet new partners, and create value through strong communication and commercial curiosity.

Own your opportunities:** **Take responsibility for your pipeline, your customers, and your results while continuing to develop your commercial skills.

Help shape how we grow:** **Bring ideas, challenge the status quo, and contribute to improving our commercial approach as we continue to scale.

Grow into future leadership: Develop your capabilities and take opportunities to contribute to the growth of our commercial team.

Who We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years of international B2B sales, trading, business development, account management, or similar commercialexperience within FMCG or OOH.
• Comfortable travelling 30-40% of your time to visit prospects and attend fairs across Benelux, Scandinavia, and the UK.
• Proven ability to build relationships and close deals.
• Commercially curious with an interest in markets, pricing, supply chains, and opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, hands-on, and eager to take ownership.
• A natural connector who enjoys meeting people and building networks.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excited to learn about the pet care industry and grow together withZoveaPet Care.

Work Environment

Make an impact from day one: Join a growing business where your ideas, energy, and initiatives directly contribute to our success.

Entrepreneurial culture: Shortdecision-making lines, direct access to leadership, and the freedom to take ownership.

Development opportunities:** **Build your commercial skills, expand your network, and grow your responsibilities over time.

Autonomy: Own your opportunities and develop your own approach to achieving results.

Modern workspace:** **Office in AmsterdamHouthavens

International exposure:** **Approximately 30%-40%international travel, including customer visits and trade shows.

WhyZoveaPet Care?

Grow with a purpose:** **Develop your career while helping build a business that is shaping the future of pet care.

Build your experience:** **Gain exposure to international markets, trading, partnerships, and commercial strategy.

Make your mark: Your contribution will be visible and valued as we continue to grow.

Think like an entrepreneur: Take initiative, spot opportunities, and help shape the way we work.

Join our growth journey: If you’re energized by relationships, markets, travel, and creating opportunities, you’ll feel right at home atZoveaPet Care.

Does this sound like your next step?