Business Development Representative (UK & Ireland)

Aquablu B.V; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Vacation days

Travel compensation

HQ Amsterdam

Job summary

Aquablu B.V. is seeking an entry‑level Sales Development professional to launch a career in outbound sales and prospecting.

You will learn by doing, making daily calls to set high‑quality meetings for channel partners across the UK & Ireland, with hands‑on coaching and AI-powered tools to reduce busywork. You’ll be on the phone daily, building strong commercial skills while growing into more senior commercial roles.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required and other European languages are a plus.
• Based in the Netherlands, close to Amsterdam.
• Experience in outbound sales or customer-facing roles is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Run targeted outbound campaigns across the UK and Ireland via phone, email, LinkedIn and social channels.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and book high‑quality discovery meetings.
• Build account plans for priority UK & Ireland accounts with AEs and channel managers.
• Use data and CRM insight to prioritise outreach and report on pipeline health.
• Feed market intelligence back into marketing, product and sales leadership.
• Travel to partner events and trade shows across the UK & Ireland.
• Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge for English-speaking prospects; fluency in English is essential.

Skills

Outbound sales

Phone outreach

Communication

English fluency

Tools

CRM

Job description

Who are we?

At Aquablu, we’re revolutionizing the way you hydrate. We believe that every sip can be a step toward a cleaner, healthier future. Our mission is to transform global drinking habits by replacing single-use plastics with innovative, sustainable hydration solutions that elevate your well-being. We’re boldly stepping into a trillion-dollar market, challenging the old ways because it’s high time for change. Exciting, right? If you’re nodding along, keep on reading…

“That might sound really ambitious, but our team is part of an inspiring movement in an industry that’s thirsty for change.”

About the role

Want to launch your sales career and actually learn how to sell — for real?

This is the perfect entry-level role if you want to master prospecting, build strong commercial skills, and grow into a high-performing sales professional.

You’ll be on the phone daily, booking high-quality meetings for our channel partners across the UK & Ireland markets. At the same time, Aquablu will invest heavily in you: through hands-on coaching, AI-powered tools that remove busywork, and clear growth paths into more senior commercial roles.

This role is fast-paced, people-facing, and very hands-on. You’ll be learning by doing — and by getting better every single week.

What you\'ll do

• Run targeted outbound campaigns across the UK & Ireland market — phone, email, LinkedIn, and social

• Qualify inbound and outbound leads against ICP criteria and book high-quality discovery meetings

• Partner with AEs and channel managers to build account plans for priority UK & Ireland accounts

• Use data and CRM insight to prioritise outreach and report on pipeline health

• Feed market intelligence back into marketing, product, and sales leadership

• Represent Aquablu: Travel to partner events and trade shows across the UK & Ireland

• Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge for any English speaking prospects — fluency in English is essential

About you

• Comfortable on the phone: Rejection doesn’t scare you — it motivates you

• Experience: Outbound sales, customer-facing, hospitality, or similar roles is a nice to have

• Fluent in English (required); other European languages are a big plus

• Based in the Netherlands, close to Amsterdam

• Hungry to grow: You see this role as a launchpad for your sales career

• Highly coachable: You actively seek feedback and apply it

• Resilient & self-driven: You own your targets and bounce back from tough days

• Strong communicator: You build rapport quickly and represent Aquablu professionally

How you’ll grow

This role is a launchpad for your sales career. You’ll quickly build strong fundamentals in cold calling, qualification, and discovery through daily practice and hands-on coaching. After 12–18 months, you’ll be ready to grow into roles like Senior Business Development Representative, Partner Management, or other commercial positions at Aquablu.

Why Aquablu?

The ultimate sales launchpad — learn fast, fail safely, grow confidently

€36k – €42k base salary (incl. holiday allowance)
70/30 OTE → Total OTE €50k – €58k

Equity through our Aquablu for All plan — everyone shares in what we’re building

26 paid vacation days

Travel compensation >10km

Quarterly team events at our HQ in Amsterdam (Houthavens)

International exposure & travel across the UK & Ireland region

Urban Sports Club membership

Access to the Corporate Benefits website for endless savings on your favorite brands

Unlimited Aquablu

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