Business Development Manager

PDA Search & Selection; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in the Netherlands to manage and develop existing wholesaler accounts. The role requires a proven background in sales, particularly with engineering-related products, and fluency in Dutch and professional English. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with retailers, manage stock availability, conduct market research, and meet sales targets. A competitive salary, bonus, and company car are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Business Development Manager (3–5 years).
• Sales background with engineering-related products preferred.
• Strong B2B commercial and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers and branch networks.
• Manage product ranging and ensure stock availability.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Agree annual budgets and sales targets.
• Deliver customer communication, support, and training.
• Carry out frequent customer visits across the territory.
• Produce reports and analysis.
• Represent the company at exhibitions and trade fairs.

Skills

B2B commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Fluent Dutch

Professional English

Job description

Business Development Manager – Netherlands

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Company Car

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to develop and manage existing wholesaler accounts, driving revenue growth across the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers and branch networks
• Manage product ranging and ensure stock availability
• Conduct market and competitor research
• Agree annual budgets and sales targets
• Deliver customer communication, support and training
• Carry out frequent customer visits across the territory
• Produce reports and analysis
• Represent the company at exhibitions and trade fairs

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ proven BDM experience
• Sales background, ideally with engineering-related products
• Fluent in Dutch with professional-level English
• Strong B2B commercial and negotiation skills
• Strategic, analytical and performance-driven approach
• High level of ownership and customer focus

A competitive salary, bonus scheme and company car are offered.

Please forward your CV to Paul Davidson