Business Development Specialist: Czech Market

B Futurist B.V.; Capelle aan den IJssel; On-site; EUR 35,154 - 39,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Travel reimbursement

25 days paid leave

Free warm lunch

Subsidised gym membership

Mental health support system

Weekly events and quarterly excursions

Job summary

A dynamic international firm in the Netherlands is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to drive market expansion, primarily focusing on the Czech, Slovakian, and Hungarian markets. The role emphasizes lead sourcing, deal negotiation, and cultivating business relationships, supported by comprehensive training and a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate is ambitious, analytical, and fluent in English and Czech, with a proactive mindset and eagerness to exceed targets. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Czech is mandatory; Slovak or Hungarian is a plus.
• Candidates with the right attitude and ability to adapt are preferred.
• Strong analytical and logical skills for identifying opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire market cycle from lead sourcing to finalizing deals.
• Identify leads and maintain a robust prospect pipeline.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Finance Teams for operational efficiency.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Czech

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ambition

Proactive

Resilience

Job description

At B Futurist we believe that the right mindset is the key to success. We are looking for people with ambition, drive, and an insatiable hunger that will push you past any limits. As a Business Development Associate, you will be an important part of our mission to expand our global network and grow to the top, TOGETHER.

What does it look like in the Wholesale department?

In our diverse team encompassing 15+ nationalities, each member takes charge of specific markets or regions. Together we exchange market insights and capitalize opportunities through analysis and matching surplus with shortage across diverse markets. This collaborative approach ensures that we leverage each others' markets' differences to secure the most advantageous deals for our clients and suppliers globally.

As our product portfolio expands and we venture into new territories, each day presents a fresh journey filled with opportunities, challenges, solutions, knowledge acquisition, and network growth. Our work environment resembles gameplay, where the level of challenge and enjoyment escalates in sync with our experience, expertise, and enthusiasm for success.

Your Future Mission:

In this role, you'll oversee the entire cycle from A-Z within your given market from lead sourcing and initiating contact with business partners to negotiating contract terms and finalising deals. Your journey begins with an immersive training program during your first month, equipping you with comprehensive insights into the nuances of the business.

We offer hands‑on guidance and success from day one. Upon stepping into the role, you'll hit the ground running by identifying leads and cultivating a robust pipeline of potential prospects within the Czech, Slovakian, and Hungarian Markets. Your primary objective is to bring substantial and sustainable values to our business acumen, driven by a deep understanding of client and suppliers pain points and needs. To facilitate your deals and ensure operational efficiency, effective coordination with our Logistics and Finance Teams is crucial. Providing timely administrative support to these teams will streamline processes and enhance deal execution.

Above all, success in this role hinges on self‑motivation and a steadfast commitment to meeting and exceeding targets. With a resolute, no‑excuse mindset, you'll diligently follow up on leads and drive towards achieving your targets.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Czech is mandatory. Fluency in Hungarian or Slovak is a plus.
• Learning Ability: Although experience can help, it is not a must for this position, we are looking for candidates with the right attitude and ability to adapt to changes and absorb knowledge based on continuous and critical feedback;
• Analytical skills and Logical Mindset: You are able to uncover hidden gems, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks through analysis; making right decisions along the way to secure deals and facilitate transactions with strong logical thinking;
• Communication Skills: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and any of the above mentioned languages to effectively convey ideas, negotiate terms, mediate conflicts and use your persuasiveness to your advantage. Any additional language is a plus. You also have a genuine interest in building strong relationships with business partners and team members;
• Ambition and self driven: You are driven by an internal hunger for success, this will be the key to reaching your high targets and your future goals;
• Mentaly young and energetic: You possess a youthful mindset with a proactive approach to tasks and a willingness to take initiative as a doer;
• Proactive and pushy: You are eager to push beyond limits and see "no" as a stepping stone toward achieving "yes";
• Open‑Minded and Resilient: You are open to new challenges, perspectives, and recognise critical feedback as essential fuel for personal and professional development. Additionally, you exhibit resilience and maintain a positive attitude, even in high‑pressure situations.

Why Us?

• Competitive Salary starting at ranging from 3150 EUR to 3500 EUR depending on your experience
• Travel reimbursement to and from the office
• 25 days paid leave per year and 1 extra day off in the month of your birthday
• Free warm lunch everyday prepared by our in house chef
• Subsidised gym membership
• Access to our mental health support system: OpenUp
• Weekly Friday drinks, Monthly events, Quarterly excursions, and our amazing Christmas party to end the year!
• Career Development Scheme to support your professional growth and provide a clear career pathway internally
• Recognised KM Sponsor
• An international team with employees from 25+ nationalities
• A flat, casual work environment where you can be completely yourself
• Our Company Dog: Punk!

Distinguished benefits of the Wholesale department:

• Rewarding yearly bonus structure starting from 7500 EUR with no upper limit (2.5x higher than others in the industry)
• Collaborating with top sales professionals
• Numerous Travel opportunities for business
• Working closely with the CEO on a daily basis
• Extensive hands‑on training allowing you to gain valuable, transferable knowledge