New Business Development Manager (Western Europe region)

Approach People Recruitment; Roermond; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Approach People Recruitment is helping a client in the Roermond area recruit a New Business Development Manager Electrification. You will drive battery and electrification sales across Western Europe and build relationships with OEMs and partners.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50%. Fluency in English is required, with Dutch or German a plus.

Qualificações

• Experience in business development or technical sales within electrification or batteries is preferred.
• Ability to create and execute strategic plans with OEMs and technology partners.
• Strong market insight and ability to drive growth across Western Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and acquire new OEMs and technology partners to grow the electrification customer base.
• Support internal engine sales teams in introducing battery solutions to existing clients.
• Advise clients on battery technologies, installation, and use cases.
• Develop and implement growth strategies to increase revenue and gross margin.
• Monitor market and competitor developments to inform decisions.
• Build and present custom sales and marketing strategies for opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams on initiatives.
• Manage budgets and selling expenses effectively.
• Mentor other sales colleagues in business development.
• Travel up to 50% across Western Europe to visit prospects and partners.

Conhecimentos

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

New Business Development Manager Electrification

Location: Roermond Area, Netherlands (or surrounding region)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Territory: Western Europe | Travel: up to 50%

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a New Business Development Manager Electrification to join our clients Team in the Roermond area. In this role, you will take ownership of driving battery and electrification sales across Western Europe. Your focus will be on developing relationships with key OEMs and technology partners, identifying new market opportunities, and delivering technical value in both established sectors (e.g. construction, agriculture) and emerging segments (e.g. robotics, rail).

You will be part of a forward-thinking organization actively shaping the energy transition by offering advanced battery, charger, motor, and controller solutions. This is a strategic, outward-facing role ideal for a commercially driven individual with strong technical insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Expansion: Identify and acquire new OEMs and technology partners to grow the electrification customer base.
• Sales Support: Support internal engine sales teams in introducing battery solutions to their existing clients.
• Technical Consultation: Advise clients on the right battery technologies, installation, and application use cases.
• Strategic Growth: Develop and implement growth strategies to increase both revenue and gross margin.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of market and competitor developments to inform business decisions.
• Sales Planning & Execution: Build and present custom sales and marketing strategies for new opportunities.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with internal sales and marketing teams to align on company-wide initiatives.
• Cost Control: Manage budgets and selling expenses effectively.
• Mentorship: Support and guide other sales colleagues in business development efforts.
• Travel: Up to 50% across Western Europe, with regular visits to prospects and partners.

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or technical sales, ideally within electrification, batteries, or related technologies.
• Proven track record of creating successful business plans and securing new accounts.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial mindset combined with technical credibility.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter, organized, and comfortable managing multiple sales projects in parallel.
• Able to influence decisions and negotiate at multiple levels within an organization.
• Strong analytical capabilities and strategic thinking.
• Fluent in English (Dutch and/or German is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative international company at the forefront of electrification and energy solutions. Based near Roermond, you'll be in a central location to cover a dynamic Western European territory - with the support of an experienced team and a well-recognized brand in the industry.

Sector: Electrification | Batteries | E-Mobility | Clean Energy
Languages: Fluent English required
Based in: Roermond region or surrounding areas (e.g. Maastricht, Venlo, Eindhoven, Aachen)