Business Development Team Lead

VA Imaging; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Headquarters in Eindhoven

International leadership role

Job summary

VA Imaging, headquartered in Eindhoven, NL, seeks a Team Lead Business Development to lead our international team of Business Development Managers. You will coach 7, with growth plans to 15, driving opportunities and building relationships across markets.

You will work with the Sales Director to execute the global sales strategy and expand our machine vision solutions footprint worldwide. A strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a commercial, technical or business-related field.
• At least 5 years of sales experience in the machine vision industry, including international business development and direct customer acquisition.
• Experience in leading, coaching and developing commercial teams.
• Strong commercial insight, negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop our global team of Business Development Managers.
• Set clear targets, monitor performance and support individual growth.
• Guide the team in developing sales opportunities, managing strategic customer relationships and handling complex negotiations.
• Analyse sales performance, forecasts and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, constructive communication and collaboration across our international sales team.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to execute our global sales strategy.
• Represent VA Imaging during customer visits and international trade shows.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & development

International sales

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Results oriented

Ownership & integrity

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business/commercial/technical field

Job description

Join VA Imaging as Team lead Business Development!

Headquartered in Eindhoven (NL), VA Imaging is a fast‑growing company in the machine vision industry. With a portfolio of 200+ industrial cameras, lenses and lighting solutions, we help customers worldwide find the right imaging solutions for their applications.

As Team lead Business Development, you will lead and develop our international team of Business Development Managers. The team currently consists of 7 people, with plans to grow to 15. You will play an important role in this expansion, coaching your team, supporting commercial opportunities and building strong customer relationships across different markets.

With your commercial experience and hands‑on leadership style, you will motivate your team, encourage new ideas and help them achieve their targets. You will work closely with the Sales Director to put our global sales strategy into practice and improve the team’s performance.

It’s a great opportunity to combine your machine vision expertise with leadership and help shape the future of our international sales team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop our global team of Business Development Managers.
• Set clear targets, monitor performance and support individual growth.
• Guide the team in developing sales opportunities, managing strategic customer relationships and handling complex negotiations.
• Analyse sales performance, forecasts and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, constructive communication and collaboration across our international sales team.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to execute our global sales strategy.
• Represent VA Imaging during customer visits and international trade shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a commercial, technical or business‑related field.
• At least 5 years of sales experience in the machine vision industry, including international business development and direct customer acquisition.
• An established international network of machine vision distributors, resellers and system integrators is a plus.
• Experience in leading, coaching and developing commercial teams.
• Strong commercial insight, negotiation skills and a results‑driven mindset.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial attitude, with a strong sense of ownership and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and connect people across different countries and cultures.
• Excellent command of English; German, French or Italian are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Our offer

• An international leadership role with the opportunity to shape and grow our global business development team.
• A high level of responsibility and the freedom to contribute your own ideas.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on the commercial growth of VA Imaging.
• Attractive employment conditions, including a performance‑based bonus scheme.
• An informal, positive working atmosphere within an ambitious and international team.
• A preferred workplace at our headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with other locations open for discussion.