Business Development Manager Benelux

NewCold Coöperatief U.A.; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold Coöperatief U.A. is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Benelux market to lead the local sales function, identify new opportunities, and drive growth in the logistics and warehousing sector.

You will collaborate with Group Business Development and operations to ensure a structured, market-led approach and successful tender responses. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years in SCM/logistics BD, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field.
• 7–10 years in business development within SCM/logistics.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new business opportunities in Benelux.
• Lead local sales function and tender participation.
• Collaborate with Group Business Development to support growth.
• Define KPIs and monitor performance.
• Develop commercial proposals and manage contract negotiations.
• Support strategic assessments and site development.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics

Job description

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Business Development Manager Benelux

In your role as a Business Development Manager you play a key role in expanding the company’s customer base by leading the identification and acquisition of new business opportunities in supply chain services within the local market. The position is responsible for building and managing the local sales function, while developing a structured and effective business development approach that supports the company’s growth ambitions.

What will you do?

• Drive the identification and development of new commercial opportunities across the country for warehousing activities.
• Manage participation in tenders and requests for proposals, ensuring a competitive and well-structured commercial approach.
• Collaborate closely with Group Business Development teams to support local market growth and contribute to wider international business development initiatives.
• Evaluate the feasibility of customer opportunities by ensuring alignment between market demand and operational capabilities.
• Partner with operations teams to define and implement action plans that support customer requirements and service excellence.
• Contribute to business case preparation, including revenue projections, ROI analysis, and activity sizing for new opportunities.
• Develop high-quality commercial proposals and support contract negotiations with prospective and existing customers.
• Support the management of customer escalations and disputes, ensuring constructive and business-oriented resolution.
• Oversee the follow-up of customer activity performance, including KPI monitoring, variance analysis, and communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in strategic assessments related to the sizing and development of potential new sites.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, logistics, supply chain management or comparable
• 7-10 years Business Development Experience
• Industry Experience: SCM, Logistics, Warehousing, Commercial Real Estate
• Professional communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment
• Takes ownership for priorities, assumes responsibility for own action, works and communicates with honesty and integrity
• Action oriented, committed to results
• Fluent in English and Dutch, any other European languages is a plus

Why join NewCold?

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
• The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
• The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Business Development Manager Benelux and help continue our successful growth?