Business Development Specialist: Benelux Market

B Futurist B.V.; Capelle aan den IJssel; On-site; EUR 31,990 - 38,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting from 3150 EUR

Travel reimbursement

25 days paid leave + birthday leave

Free warm lunch

Subsidised gym membership

Mental health support

Social events and outings

Career Development Scheme

Flat work environment

Company dog

Job summary

A dynamic international company is seeking a Business Development Associate to manage lead sourcing and deal negotiation in the Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg markets. The role requires a self-motivated individual fluent in English and Dutch, with strong analytical and communication skills. You'll engage with logistics and finance teams, ensuring smooth processes to meet targets. Competitive salary starts from 3,150 EUR, along with numerous perks, including career development opportunities and a vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Dutch required.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Strong analytical and logical mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of deals within the assigned markets.
• Source leads and establish contact with partners.
• Negotiate contracts and finalize deals.
• Work closely with logistics and finance teams for support.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dutch

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Job description

At B Futurist we believe that the right mindset is the key to success. We are looking for people with ambition, drive, and an insatiable hunger that will push you past any limits. As a Business Development Associate, you will be an important part of our mission to expand our global network and grow to the top, TOGETHER.

What does it look like in the Wholesale department?

In our diverse team encompassing 15+ nationalities, each member takes charge of specific markets or regions. Together we exchange market insights and capitalize opportunities through analysis and matching surplus with shortage across diverse markets. This collaborative approach ensures that we leverage each others' markets' differences to secure the most advantageous deals for our clients and suppliers globally.

As our product portfolio expands and we venture into new territories, each day presents a fresh journey filled with opportunities, challenges, solutions, knowledge acquisition, and network growth. Our work environment resembles gameplay, where the level of challenge and enjoyment escalates in sync with our experience, expertise, and enthusiasm for success.

Your Future Mission:

In this role, you'll oversee the entire cycle within your given market from lead sourcing and initiating contact with business partners to negotiating contract terms and finalising deals. Your journey begins with an immersive training program during your first month, equipping you with comprehensive insights into the nuances of business.

We offer hands‑on guidance and success from day one. Upon stepping into the role, you'll hit the ground running by identifying leads and cultivating a robust pipeline of potential prospects within the Belgium, Dutch, and Luxembourg Markets. Your primary objective is to bring substantial and sustainable values to our business acumen, driven by a deep understanding of client and suppliers pain points and needs. To facilitate your deals and ensure operational efficiency, effective coordination with our Logistics and Finance Teams is crucial. Providing timely administrative support to these teams will streamline processes and enhance deal execution.

Above all, success in this role hinges on self‑motivation and a steadfast commitment to meeting and exceeding targets. With a resolute, no‑excuse mindset, you'll diligently follow up on leads and drive towards achieving your targets.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Language Requirements: Fluency/business proficiency in English + Dutch.
• Learning Ability: Although experience can help, it is not a must for this position, we are looking for candidates with the right attitude and ability to adapt to changes and absorb knowledge based on continuous and critical feedback;
• Analytical skills and Logical Mindset: You are able to uncover hidden gems, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks through analysis; making right decisions along the way to secure deals and facilitate transactions with strong logical thinking;
• Communication Skills: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch to effectively convey ideas, negotiate terms, mediate conflicts and use your persuasiveness to your advantage. Any additional language is a plus. You also have a genuine interest in building strong relationships with business partners and team members;
• Ambition and self driven: You are driven by an internal hunger for success, this will be the key to reaching your high targets and your future goals;
• Mentally young and energetic: You possess a youthful mindset with a proactive approach to tasks and a willingness to take initiative as a doer;
• Proactive and pushy: You are eager to push beyond limits and see "no" as a stepping stone toward achieving "yes";
• Open-Minded and Resilient: You are open to new challenges, perspectives, and recognise critical feedback as essential fuel for personal and professional development. Additionally, you exhibit resilience and maintain a positive attitude, even in high-pressure situations.

Why Us?

• Competitive Salary starting from 3150 EUR, depending on your experience
• Travel reimbursement to and from the office
• 25 days paid leave per year and 1 extra day off in the month of your birthday
• Free warm lunch everyday prepared by our in house chef
• Subsidised gym membership
• Access to our mental health support system: OpenUp
• Weekly Friday drinks, Monthly events, Quarterly excursions, and our amazing Christmas party to end the year!
• Career Development Scheme to support your professional growth and provide a clear career pathway internally
• Recognised KM Sponsor
• An international team with employees from 25+ nationalities
• A flat, casual work environment where you can be completely yourself
• Our Company Dog: Punk!

Distinguished benefits of the Wholesale department:

• Rewarding yearly bonus structure starting from 7500 EUR with no upper limit (2.5x higher than others in the industry)
• Collaborating with top sales professionals
• Numerous Travel opportunities for business
• Working closely with the CEO on a daily basis
• Extensive hands‑on training allowing you to gain valuable, transferable knowledge