Business Development Representative

Akkuro; Deventer; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Mobility benefits

Job summary

Akkuro is seeking a Business Development Representative in Deventer to identify banks, lenders and financial institutions, and to build relationships that generate qualified opportunities for our enterprise sales team.

You will operate in a hybrid setup, engaging with the commercial team to target accounts and drive growth in fintech lending.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in B2B sales, business development or a similar commercial role.
• Proactive approach and an interest in developing new business.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify the right people within an organisation.
• Confidence communicating with senior professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• An interest in fintech, lending or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Research and prioritise banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
• Identify and engage relevant decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Reach out through LinkedIn, email, phone and other channels.
• Start conversations and uncover potential business needs.
• Qualify opportunities and involve the enterprise sales team at the right time.
• Work closely with the commercial team on target accounts and market opportunities.
• Manage your pipeline and work towards clear commercial targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Research skills

Dutch & English

Pipeline management

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Business Development Representative

Location: Deventer, Netherlands

Department: Commerce

Hours: Full-time (32-40 hours)

The impact you will make as a Business Development Representative

As a Business Development Representative, you will help drive the growth of Akkuro Lending by identifying and approaching banks, lenders and other financial institutions. You research target organisations, connect with relevant decision-makers and start meaningful conversations about their business needs and ambitions. Using LinkedIn, email, phone and other channels, you turn market opportunities into qualified leads for our enterprise sales team.

Good business development starts with relevance. You take the time to understand an organisation before reaching out and focus on the quality of conversations rather than simply increasing activity. You work closely with the commercial team on target accounts, manage your own pipeline and contribute directly to creating high-quality commercial opportunities. You do not need to be a lending expert from day one. What matters is that you are commercially minded, curious, confident in approaching new people and eager to learn about fintech and lending.

Make a difference from day one

What you will do as a Business Development Representative

You’ll play an important role in growing Akkuro Lending. You’ll identify potential customers, understand their business and challenges, and connect with the people involved in lending, technology and digital transformation. We believe good business development starts with relevance. That means understanding an organisation before reaching out and focusing on quality conversations rather than simply increasing activity.

• Research and prioritise banks, lenders and other financial institutions
• Identify and engage relevant decision-makers and stakeholders
• Reach out through LinkedIn, email, phone and other channels
• Start conversations and uncover potential business needs
• Qualify opportunities and involve the enterprise sales team at the right time
• Work closely with the commercial team on target accounts and market opportunities
• Manage your pipeline and work towards clear commercial targets

Your goal is simple: create high-quality opportunities that contribute to Akkuro Lending’s growth.

Who we're looking for

You’re commercially minded, curious and confident in approaching new people. You take the time to understand who you’re speaking to and can turn that understanding into a relevant conversation.

• 1–4 years of experience in B2B sales, business development or a similar commercial role
• A proactive approach and an interest in developing new business
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify the right people within an organisation
• Confidence communicating with senior professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English
• An interest in fintech, lending or financial services

You don’t need to be a lending expert from day one. What matters is that you’re eager to learn, take ownership and enjoy building new commercial relationships.

What you can expect

Akkuro Lending is growing, and there’s plenty of opportunity to grow with us. You’ll work closely with experienced commercial colleagues, gain exposure to complex enterprise sales and have the opportunity to influence how we approach the market. We offer a competitive base salary with performance-based variable compensation, hybrid working, strong pension and mobility arrangements, and opportunities to develop into broader commercial roles.

About Akkuro

Akkuro is redefining Composable Banking, enabling financial institutions to seamlessly build, integrate, and expand financial services across lending, payments, investments, deposits, and more. Our modular platform provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to innovate without disrupting existing operations. With Akkuro, banks and fintechs can assemble best-in‑class solutions, adapt to evolving customer needs, and future‑prove their technology stack.

Designed for agility, Akkuro empowers financial organizations to deliver impactful experiences today while laying the foundation for a lifetime of financial services and innovation.

Learn more at www.akkuro.com.