Business Development Manager DACH

VDB Executive Search, LLC; Nederland; On-site; EUR 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Company car (private use included)

Fresh, daily lunches prepared by in‑h​

Strategic freedom and autonomy

Job summary

FritsJurgens, based in Kolham, The Netherlands, seeks an experienced Business Development Manager DACH to drive international growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will build and lead a scalable distribution network and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and senior management.

Key requirements include five years in international B2B sales, a track record of developing distributor networks in premium design/build sectors, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in international B2B sales or business development.
• Proven success in developing distributor and partner networks, preferably within design, architecture, building materials, or premium products.
• Fluent in English and German; excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the distribution network across the DACH region.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new distribution partners.
• Expand and optimize a future-proof distribution model.
• Build long-term relationships with distributors, OEMs, architects, and specification partners.
• Negotiate with senior decision-makers, including executive management, procurement teams, and project leaders.
• Conduct market analysis and translate insights into actionable growth strategies.
• Generate new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships.
• Visit customers, partners, and international trade fairs across your region.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and senior management to achieve international growth objectives.

Skills

English

German

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of FritsJurgens, a leading Dutch premium brand renowned worldwide for its innovative pivot door systems. FritsJurgens designs and manufactures high-end pivot door systems that are specified for luxury residential projects, premium hospitality, and prestigious architectural developments across the globe. The company's reputation is built on exceptional quality, thoughtful engineering, and traditional craftsmanship.

Based in Kolham, the Netherlands, FritsJurgens continues to invest in international growth, product innovation, and expanding its global market presence. To support these ambitions, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager DACH to lead the commercial expansion across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This is a strategic business development role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to build and expand a scalable distribution network across one of Europe's most important markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the distribution network throughout the DACH region.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new distribution partners.
• Expand and optimize an existing, future-proof distribution model.
• Build long-term relationships with distributors, OEMs, architects, and specification partners.
• Negotiate with senior decision-makers, including executive management, procurement teams, and project leaders.
• Conduct market analysis and translate insights into actionable growth strategies.
• Generate new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships.
• Visit customers, partners, and international trade fairs throughout your region.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and senior management to achieve international growth objectives.

Profile

• Minimum of five years' experience in international B2B sales or business development.
• Proven success in developing distributor and partner networks, preferably within the design, architecture, building materials, or premium products sector.
• Fluent in both English and German.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially driven, analytical, and relationship-focused.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the DACH region.

The company offers

• Monthly salary of €8,000 - €9,000 gross per month.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Company car (private use included).
• Full commercial responsibility for Northern Europe.
• A high degree of strategic freedom and autonomy.
• Career progression opportunities towards regional management.
• Comprehensive onboarding, product training, and partner visits.
• A high-performance, entrepreneurial culture with short communication lines.
• Fresh, healthy lunches prepared daily by the company's in-house chef.

Location

Based in Kolham, The Netherlands, with frequent travel across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.