Business Development Manager

Michael Page; Nijmegen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or mobility allowance

Hybrid working options

26 vacation days

Pension plan

Laptop and mobile phone

Structured onboarding

Autonomy and ownership

International collaboration

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an accomplished B2B Sales/Business Development professional to identify and develop new opportunities across Benelux and wider European markets. You will own deals, build relationships with customers, manufacturers and key decision-makers, and manage the full sales cycle.

This role offers hybrid working options, a competitive base salary with a transparent bonus scheme, a company car or mobility allowance, and ample vacation days.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management.
• Commercially driven with a passion for winning new business and closing deals.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent questioning, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Able to understand technical products and quickly learn new industries and solutions.
• Organised and disciplined in managing CRM systems, pipelines, and follow-up activities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willing to travel regularly and work in an international business environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and key decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through to negotiation and closing.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate tailored solutions with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Grow existing accounts through follow-up orders, upgrades, and service opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and pipeline activity.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, trade fairs, conferences, and networking events.
• Own deals and drive business growth.
• Work across industries, technologies, and markets.

Skills

B2B sales

Sales pipeline management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Presentation skills

CRM tools

Dutch language

English language

Independent work

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and key decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through to negotiation and closing.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate tailored solutions with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Grow existing accounts through follow-up orders, upgrades, and service opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and pipeline activity.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, trade fairs, conferences, and networking events.

Own deals and drive business growthWork across industries, technologies, and markets

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management.
• Commercially driven with a passion for winning new business and closing deals.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent questioning, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Able to understand technical products and quickly learn new industries and solutions.
• Organised and disciplined in managing CRM systems, pipelines, and follow-up activities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willing to travel regularly and work in an international business environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth.

A growing international technology business that represents leading manufacturers and delivers hardware, software, components, and complete solutions across the Benelux and wider European markets. The company offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where employees work closely with customers, suppliers, and technical experts across multiple industries and technologies.

• Competitive base salary with a transparent bonus scheme and additional earning potential.
• Company car or mobility allowance.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
• 26 vacation days, pension plan, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Structured onboarding program with clear goals and support.
• High levels of autonomy and ownership in developing customers, markets, and sales activities.
• Direct collaboration with international customers, manufacturers, and technical experts.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries, technologies, and international markets.
• Potential long-term career growth and future participation opportunities based on performance