Business Development Manager - BENELUX

Velocity Electronics; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Electronics in the Netherlands is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee key customer accounts and drive opportunities for sustainable growth.

You will identify and nurture strategic partnerships, develop expansion plans, and collaborate with leadership to align market insights with corporate strategy. Dutch and English language proficiency are required, with French preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a sales-related field.
• 3+ years of sales or business development experience in the electronic components industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, account management, and CRM.
• Strong product knowledge and bilingual Dutch/English; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive expansion by strengthening relationships with existing customers and developing new client opportunities.
• Identify and implement strategic opportunities through value-added programs.
• Lead growth initiatives and customer profitability optimization.
• Collaborate with Sales Management to coach Strategic Account Managers.
• Lead negotiations for Approved Vendor status with multinational customers.
• Prepare periodic reports on sales forecasts, travel expenses, and regional plans.

Skills

Sourcing

Account management

CRM

Product knowledge

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Connecting with Customers Enabling Business Growth. — We are seeking a Business Development Manage (BDM) in Netherlands,to oversee key customer accounts and drive business opportunities that support sustainable, long-term growth.

This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and strengthening business opportunities by building and nurturing strong, strategic partnerships with customers. If you’re driven to build trusted customer partnerships that create value and drive sustainable growth —we want to meet you.

What can you expect to do?

• Business Development & Customer Relationship Management: Drive expansion of Velocity’s market share by strengthening relationships with existing customers and developing new client opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking & Opportunity Identification: Identify, develop, and implement strategic business opportunities through value-added programs that enhance customer partnerships.
• Growth Strategy & Results Orientation: Lead initiatives focused on achieving sustainable and strategic customer growth.
• Market Analysis & Strategic Planning: Evaluate and identify key growth opportunities, partnering with leadership to establish and execute strategic growth plans.
• Leadership & Coaching: Collaborate with Sales Management to support, guide, and help develop Strategic Account Managers to optimize sales performance and profitability.
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Influence: Lead initiatives aimed at securing Approved Vendor status with multinational customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leadership to ensure alignment between top-down corporate strategies and bottom-up market insights.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Building: Develop customer engagement strategies and participate in regular client visits alongside Strategic Account Managers.
• Financial Accountability & Organizational Skills: Prepare and maintain regular reports summarizing travel expenses associated with customer visits.
• Data Analysis & Business Reporting: Develop and present periodic performance reports, including sales forecasts, gross profit projections, regional work plans, and performance results.
• Communication & Cultural Alignment: Act as a brand ambassador by promoting and communicating Velocity’s culture, core values, and value proposition to customers and stakeholders.

What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?

• 4-year college degree in a sales related field.
• 3+ years of sales or business development experience in the electronic components industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, account management, CRM
• Substantial product knowledge
• Required Languages: Dutch, English (both required).
• Preferred Languages: French.

Why Join Us:

At Velocity Electronics, our core values—Be Amazing Today, Demonstrate Mutual Respect and Trust, Act Courageously, and Own Your Outcomes—drive our success. Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to exceed goals? At Velocity, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your success, build meaningful relationships, and drive growth through innovative solutions.

Join a top independent electronic components distributor serving the world’s leading contract manufacturers and OEMs!