Business Development Manager - Industrial Automation

Xperior Global; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + 20% performance bonus

Company car

Strong pension benefits

Cutting-edge automation technology

Collaborative and innovative team environment

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in the Netherlands is seeking a Business Development Manager specializing in Industrial Automation. The role involves 50% new business development and 50% account management, requiring proven experience in the field. Candidates must be fluent in Dutch and English and have strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive base salary with a performance bonus, company car, and opportunities for continuous learning within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation or related technical sectors.
• Fluent in Dutch and English with strong strategic and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities with OEMs and system integrators.
• Nurture existing customer relationships with tailored solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor for technical and commercial solutions.

Skills

Experience in industrial automation

Understanding of PLC and control systems

Strategic communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Business Development Manager - Industrial Automation

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Automation - Netherlands

Our Client and Purpose of the Role:

Our client is a Global Manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control, and automation technology—offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. They support customers throughout the entire machine development process— from the control system to the drive shaft, from the initial idea to after-sales. Their products can be found in a wide range of industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling logistics, and robotics

About the Role:

• 50% New Business Development: Identify, engage, and convert new opportunities with OEMs and system integrators.
• 50% Account Management: Nurture and grow existing customer relationships with tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Consultative Selling: Act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through technical and commercial solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in industrial automation, mechatronics, or related technical sectors.
• Understanding of PLC and control systems
• Strong strategic, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—someone who treats the role as their own business.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Competitive base + 20% performance bonus.
• Company car and strong pension benefits.
• Work with cutting-edge automation technology.
• Make a global impact with projects across industries and continents.
• Join a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team with continuous learning opportunities.

Interested to Apply - Email your C.V. to [e-mail]

Only applicants who currently have the right to live and work in the Netherlands will be considered. This position has a requirement for Fluency in Dutch and English.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands