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Business Development Representative - NL

Marktlink

's-Hertogenbosch
Contractor
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Cold calling
Sales
Prospecting
Phone acquisition
Communication skills
Business development
Entrepreneurial engagement
Strategic thinking
Self-reliance
Accountability
Dutch language proficiency

Job Description

Your goal

At Marktlink Exit Ready, we specialize in guiding entrepreneurs through business sales with top-notch support. As we expand into new markets, we are seeking proactive Business Development Representatives who speaks Dutch on a native level, with a strong background working with entrepreneurs, skilled in sales through cold calling or similar methods, to join the team.

Are you the hungry, ambitious go-getter we need? We are on the hunt for people with a killer ABC attitude, ready to tackle challenges head-on.  If you thrive on results and excel in high-level phone conversations with entrepreneurs, you're who we're looking for. 

Your drive and ability to connect will define your success in this role. Your achievements directly impact your compensation, reflecting our commitment to celebrating success immediately as reflected in our lucrative OTE model.

Ready to excel in the Champions League of cold-calling and achieve success with us? Keep reading!

Your responsibilities

  • Proactively seek telephone contact with entrepreneurs, engage them in meaningful conversations about business growth and preparing their business for sale; 

  • Recruit entrepreneurs for participation in masterclasses and other business events for our sales funnel; 

  • Work together with the Business Development Manager to actively think (strategically) about the further international growth of Marktlink and Marktlink Exit Ready; 

  • Help entrepreneurs plan their future and provide guidance during the last phase of entrepreneurship; 

  • Commitment to continuous improvement, self-development and administrating conversations accurately. 

  • Demonstrate self-reliance, take full ownership, and hold yourself accountable for your success.



Your profile

  • Energized by conversations, experienced with prospecting and phone acquisition.

  • Whether you're a quick-learning junior or a seasoned professional with extensive experience working with entrepreneurs, you are welcome to apply; 

  • A solid track record in working with entrepreneurs; 

  • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to engage in meaningful conversations with entrepreneurs; 

  • Fluent in the respective market language and has a strong professional background in the country; 

  • Available for 3-4 days a week; 

  • Open to work from our Den-Bosch office;

  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why us?

At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

  • Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;

  • Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility;

  • Competitive freelance package, with high bonus potential

  • HP laptop and iPhone;

  • Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;

  • Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops;

  • Yearly company ski-trip, Marktlink Gala & Marktlink Connect.

Core Responsibilities

Proactively contact entrepreneurs to discuss business growth and exit strategies while recruiting them for company events. Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to strategize international growth and support entrepreneurs through the business sale process.

Requirements

Candidates must be native Dutch speakers with a strong background in working with entrepreneurs and a proven track record in cold calling or prospecting. The role requires a proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to work from the Den-Bosch office for 3-4 days per week.

Benefits

  • Unlimited holidays
  • Competitive freelance package
  • High bonus potential
  • HP laptop
  • iPhone
  • Flexible working hours
  • Tailor-made training
  • Personal development
  • Yearly company ski-trip
  • Marktlink Gala
  • Marktlink Connect

About Marktlink

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 201-500 employees

Backed by 30 years of experience and a team of 450+ M&A professionals, we are the market leader in the Netherlands and Europe. Marktlink supports entrepreneurs in selling, buying, and growing their businesses. Since 1996, we have been dedicated to maximising entrepreneurial value. We began in the Netherlands as an M&A advisor for entrepreneurs in the SME and mid-market sectors. Today we are operating from over 20 offices across Europe. We are active in countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Croatia. Together, we have completed over 1,200 successful transactions. In 2025 alone, we guided more than 170 deals for entrepreneurs across Europe. Our local deal teams stand by entrepreneurs throughout the entire process: from the first conversations and preparation to the finalisation of the deal. We combine data, deep sector insights, and an international network of buyers and investors. This approach often brings multiple parties to the table, creating competition and delivering better conditions and stronger deals for entrepreneurs. Our Services We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey: • Exit Ready: Preparing your business for sale and increasing its value. • M&A: Guiding you through selling or buying a business. • Marktlink Capital: Investing with and for entrepreneurs. Additionally, we assist entrepreneurs with: • Buy-and-build strategies • Management buy-outs (MBO) • Management buy-ins (MBI) • Business valuations Our deal teams are supported by specialists in Legal, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory and Warranties & Indemnities. This ensures entrepreneurs can rely on one partner throughout the entire process. We are entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Personally involved. Strategically sharp. Focused on results. 📞 +44 (0) 746 914 0080 📩 [email protected] Marktlink: Your value. Maximised.

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