Business Development Manager / Future Country Lead

CoolPeople Technology; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed salary

Performance-based bonuses

Travel/ client meeting budget

Career progression toward Country Lead

Job summary

CoolPeople Technology is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to own the Dutch market entry and build a client portfolio in the Netherlands. You will drive relationships, manage the end-to-end sales process, and contribute to our expansion strategy from Amsterdam.

The role requires 3+ years’ B2B sales or business development experience, strong Dutch and English communication, and the ability to work independently with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required.
• Based in Amsterdam or surrounding area and able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities in the Dutch market.
• Build your own B2B client portfolio through proactive outreach.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Manage the sales process from outreach to negotiation and closing.
• Contribute to the market entry strategy and Dutch operations growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and driven sales professional who wants to grow with us and play a key role in building our presence in the Dutch market. You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership - from building your own client portfolio and developing partnerships to contributing to the growth of our operations in the Netherlands.

Starting as a Business Development Manager, you'll learn our business from A to Z and gradually take on more responsibility. We're looking for someone proactive, reliable, and eager to win new business and build lasting client relationships.

With a clear long-term career path, you can grow into a Country Lead and eventually take responsibility for leading our business in the Netherlands. If you're ambitious and excited to build something from the ground up, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities in the Dutch market.
• Proactively approach potential clients and build your own B2B client portfolio.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and business partners.
• Manage the sales process from initial outreach to negotiation and closing.
• Contribute to our market entry strategy and the growth of our Dutch operations.

Qualifications:

• Based in Amsterdam or the surrounding area.
• At least 3 years of experience in business development or B2B sales.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and developing business relationships.
• A proactive, goal-oriented approach and the ability to work independently.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Experience in IT services, staffing, or recruitment is an advantage.

What can we offer?

• A competitive fixed salary and performance-based bonuses, rewarding your contribution to business growth.
• Dedicated support from our IT recruitment, operations, and finance teams
• A budget for client meetings and relationship-building activities
• Covered business travel expenses
• The freedom to shape your approach to the Dutch market
• A clear career path towards a Country Lead role