Business Development Associate — NL/BE (Hybrid)

Morningstar; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Commission-based pay

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to support growth in the Dutch and Belgian markets from Amsterdam. You will work with experienced sales professionals to identify and qualify opportunities, research accounts, and help build a robust pipeline across asset managers, asset owners, banks, and other financial institutions.

The role offers exposure to enterprise sales processes, ESG and regulatory solutions, and senior client engagement, with a hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Interest and experience in prospecting, research, and lead generation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter, results-oriented, able to work independently.
• Interest in ESG, sustainable finance.
• English and Dutch fluency essential.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales support, business development, inside sales, or related commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Support territory and account planning activities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Conduct prospecting and outreach campaigns.
• Maintain CRM data and pipeline reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and Client Success teams.
• Contribute to pipeline generation and market development across Belgium and the Netherlands.

Skills

Prospecting

Research

Lead generation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Independent work

ESG interest

Sustainable finance

English fluency

Dutch fluency

Tools

CRM software

Pipeline reporting

Job description

Morningstar is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to support growth in the Dutch and Belgian markets from Amsterdam. You will work with experienced sales professionals to identify and qualify opportunities, research accounts, and help build a robust pipeline across asset managers, asset owners, banks, and other financial institutions.

The role offers exposure to enterprise sales processes, ESG and regulatory solutions, and senior client engagement, with a hybrid work model