Business Development Manager (OEM)

RAVAS; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Hybrid work option

Modern work environment

Active employee association

Job summary

RAVAS in the Netherlands is seeking a Business Development Manager (OEM) to expand our European OEM partnerships and drive new market opportunities in the material handling sector.

You will connect market needs with internal teams—Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Marketing—while traveling across Europe to grow relationships and deliver customized solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international sales or business development.
• Affinity with technology and/or logistics.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (German is a plus).
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new OEM customers in Europe.
• Develop existing key accounts into strategic partnerships.
• Explore new markets such as AGVs and material handling attachments.
• Identify sales opportunities and translate them into concrete actions and results.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial plans and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customized solutions.
• Travel regularly within Europe to maintain and expand relationships.

Skills

International sales

Business development

Partnerships

Travel

Dutch language

English language

Independent mindset

Technical affinity

Logistics knowledge

Education

HBO level education

Job description

Are you a business-driven professional with a passion for technology and a talent for developing new markets? Do you want to build international partnerships and make a tangible contribution to the growth of an ambitious organization? Then this is your chance! RAVAS is looking for a driven Business Development Manager (OEM) who can further expand our position in Europe and capitalize on new opportunities.

About the job

What will you be doing?

In this role, you’ll serve as the link between the market, customers, and the organization within the material handling industry. You’ll develop new business and strengthen existing relationships with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)—that is, customers who integrate our products into their own systems or end products—while combining commercial and technical expertise and working closely with Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Marketing to achieve our growth objectives.

You’ll have a lot of freedom to develop your market and make a real impact. In practice, this means that you’ll:

• Identify and acquire new OEM customers in Europe;
• Further develop existing key accounts into strategic partnerships;
• Actively explore new markets, such as AGVs and material handling attachments;
• Identify sales opportunities and translate them into concrete actions and results;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial plans and KPIs;
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver customized solutions;
• Travel regularly within Europe to maintain and expand relationships.

About you

What do you bring to the table?

You spot opportunities and know how to capitalize on them. You thrive on building relationships and opening new doors, enjoy delving into technical issues, and switch effortlessly between engineers and management in an international environment.

What do you bring to the table?

• HBO level of education and thinking;
• At least 5 years of experience in international sales or business development;
• Affinity with technology and/or logistics;
• Experience with partnerships and complex (OEM) processes;
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (German is a plus);
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe;
• Independence, commercial drive, and a results-oriented mindset.

About the conditions

What does RAVAS offer you?

You’ll be joining an ambitious organization where your ideas and initiative are truly valued. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role and make a visible contribution to growth.

A competitive salary, commensurate with your knowledge, experience and responsibilities;

Company car;

Bonus scheme of up to 10% of your annual salary;

Option for hybrid work;

Modern work environment and engaged colleagues;

Active employee association.

More about us

Meet RAVAS

RAVAS, founded in the 1970s in Zaltbommel, has grown over the years into a global player with 150 employees. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile weighing solutions, RAVAS integrates weighing and measurement technology into various types of logistics equipment, such as hand pallet trucks, electric warehouse trucks, stackers, and forklifts. The focus is on optimizing material transport in logistics and industrial applications. By generating real-time data on material flows, RAVAS contributes to the improvement of production and logistics supply chains, with the data being transmitted directly to TMS, WMS, or ERP business systems.

Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us regarding this position.