Growth & Partnerships Manager — Netherlands

Velocity Electronics; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Electronics is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Netherlands to oversee key customer accounts and drive opportunities that support sustainable growth. You will identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships with customers and lead initiatives for strategic growth across markets.

Role requires 3+ years in sales or business development in electronics, solid sourcing/account management experience, and fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a sales related field.
• 3+ years of sales or business development experience in the electronic components industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, account management, CRM.
• Substantial product knowledge.
• Required Languages: Dutch, English (both required). Preferred: French.

Responsibilities

• Drive expansion of Velocity’s market share by strengthening relationships with existing customers and developing new client opportunities.
• Identify, develop, and implement strategic business opportunities through value-added programs that enhance customer partnerships.
• Lead initiatives focused on achieving sustainable and strategic customer growth.
• Evaluate and identify key growth opportunities, partnering with leadership to establish and execute strategic growth plans.
• Collaborate with Sales Management to support, guide, and help develop Strategic Account Managers to optimize sales performance and profitability.
• Lead initiatives aimed at securing Approved Vendor status with multinational customers.
• Partner with leadership to ensure alignment between top-down corporate strategies and bottom-up market insights.
• Develop customer engagement strategies and participate in regular client visits alongside Strategic Account Managers.
• Prepare and maintain regular reports summarizing travel expenses associated with customer visits.
• Develop and present periodic performance reports, including sales forecasts, gross profit projections, regional work plans, and performance results.
• Act as a brand ambassador by promoting and communicating Velocity’s culture, core values, and value proposition to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

CRM experience

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Leadership coaching

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Client engagement

Data analysis

Communication & culture alignment

Education

4-year college degree in a sales-related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Velocity Electronics is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Netherlands to oversee key customer accounts and drive opportunities that support sustainable growth. You will identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships with customers and lead initiatives for strategic growth across markets.

Role requires 3+ years in sales or business development in electronics, solid sourcing/account management experience, and fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus.