Business Development Manager Benelux

NewCold; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career growth

Impact and innovation

Well-being

Job summary

NewCold is seeking a Business Development Manager for Benelux. The role focuses on expanding the customer base and leading the local sales function to support growth in supply chain services across the region.

You will identify opportunities, develop proposals, and help shape site expansion strategies. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in business development within SCM, logistics, warehousing or CRE, with fluent English and Dutch and a proven results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, logistics, supply chain management or comparable.
• 7-10 years of business development experience.
• Industry experience in SCM, logistics, warehousing, commercial real estate.
• Professional communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment.
• Takes ownership for priorities and acts with honesty and integrity.
• Action oriented, committed to results.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; any other European languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive identification and development of new commercial opportunities across the Benelux for warehousing and related services.
• Lead the local sales function and build a structured business development approach.
• Collaborate with Group Business Development to support regional growth.
• Evaluate opportunities by aligning market demand with capabilities.
• Partner with operations to implement plans that meet customer requirements.
• Develop high-quality commercial proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Manage customer escalations and disputes with constructive resolution.
• Monitor customer activity KPIs and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic assessments for sizing and developing new sites.

Skills

Professional communication

Ownership

Results oriented

Action oriented

Dutch and English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, logistics, supply chain management or comparable

Job description

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehousesand transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connectingthe 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 proprietarytechnologies and innovative solutions.

NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the‑art cold storagefacilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to‑endstorage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, andsustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talentedpeople to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward‑thinkingenvironment? 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
• 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

Whyjoin NewCold?

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in ourteam-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart ofeverything 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.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewColdprovides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel.Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?