Junior Business Development Specialist - Benelux - Growing Impact Scale Up

Simvia Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Amsterdam

Hybrid/remote work options

Team events

Daily office lunches

Job summary

Simvia is seeking a Business Development Associate in Amsterdam to drive growth in the Benelux region. You will generate leads, conduct cold outreach, and secure meetings to fuel our sales pipeline in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll develop sales skills and contribute to building sustainable food supply chains. The role offers flexibility with an Amsterdam office and partial remote work, plus regular team events and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in marketing, client services, business development or sales.
• Dutch fluency is required to engage with Benelux stakeholders.
• Motivated to grow and learn, with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation: identify and research potential leads in Benelux markets to create opportunities.
• Cold outreach: initiate calls and targeted outreach to engage decision-makers and introduce Simvia's solutions.
• Appointment setting: secure meetings with prospects for the Account Executives.
• Pipeline management: maintain and update the CRM to ensure a full pipeline for the sales team.
• Continuous improvement: build industry knowledge and develop skills with guidance from the team.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold outreach

Appointment setting

CRM management

Dutch fluency

Team player

Communication

Tools

CRM

Job description

Join us in Revolutionizing Supply Chains

We're a fast-growing SaaS scale-up on a mission to shape a sustainable future for the food industry. With four years of continuous 100% year-on-year growth, we’re looking for a passionate Business Development Associate to help drive innovation in global food supply chains across the Benelux. Join us and shape the future of food sustainability with us!

About Simvia

We are committed to transforming global food supply chains, making them more transparent, sustainable, and safe. Our team is building the world's largest food and beverage network to empower buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with insights that ensure food safety and sustainability. Together, we are simplifying compliance for a better world and having fun doing it.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Associate, you'll proactively identify and reach out to potential leads. Through cold calling, emailing, social and targeted outreach, you'll connect with key decision-makers in the Benelux, introducing Simvia's solutions and securing meetings for our sales team. Your work ensures that our Account Executives have full schedules of high-quality opportunities, setting the foundation for meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead generation: Proactively identify and research potential leads in Benelux markets to create new opportunities;
• Cold outreach: Initiate cold calls and targeted outreach to engage decision-makers and introduce Simvia's solutions;
• Appointment setting: Secure meetings with prospects, ensuring a steady stream of qualified opportunities for the Account Executives;
• Pipeline management: Maintain and update the CRM system to track leads, ensuring a full pipeline for the sales team;
• Continuous improvement: Building industry knowledge and developing your skills supported by an experienced team around you.

Job Requirements

• Motivated to grow and learn: You are a curios, excited about learning new skills and building a career in sales;
• Early career growth: 1+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in marketing, client services, business development or sales;
• Dutch fluency: Proficiency in Dutch is required to establish strong client relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders in the Benelux market
• Team-orientated mindset: A desire to contribute to building a strong foundation for Simvia's future growth, together with the team.
• Strongcommunicator: You express yourself clearly and warmly, and feel comfortable picking up the phone to build genuine rapport with decision-makers.
• Proactive hunter mentality: You take ownership of your outreach, with a focus on cold calling and being consistent to secure meetings with potential leads, ensuring the Account Executives have a steady pipeline;
• Organise & result-oriented: Skilled at prioritising and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of joining Simvia

• Make an impact: Contribute to a meaningful cause, creating sustainable and safe food supply chains
• Grow rapidly with the company: As the company scales rapidly so can your career;
• Warm & supportive people: Join a team that celebrates collaboration and innovation, with hackathons, team events, monthly Thirsty Thursday, boat parties, Simvia Dance Event, and much more!
• Inclusive environment: We cherish diversity and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive;
• Daily office lunches & loads of team activities: Daily office lunches together and regular team gatherings that foster a strong sense of community;
• Flexible work options: We offer the possibility to work from our office in Amsterdam or partially remotely a minimum of 3 days per week in the office;
• Amazing office location: Work from our office in the center of Amsterdam with the best view from our very own rooftop terrace and compensation for traveling to the office when applicable (travel distance +10km)

Disclaimer:

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, so candidates who can start immediately or at short notice are preferred.

Diversity & inclusion at Simvia

We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. No matter your background, identity, or beliefs, you are welcome here.

Join us on our journey

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in the food industry and growing with a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please reach out to our People & Culture Team, via [e-mail]