Business Developer - Engineering – SII Netherlands (Haarlem)
Key Skills
Job Description
Ready to accelerate your career in an international and entrepreneurial environment? At SII Netherlands, we are supporting leading clients in the Aerospace, Space and Defense sectors. To support our growth in the Dutch market, we are looking for a Business Developer Engineering to develop new business opportunities and recruit top engineering talent. YOUR MISSION As a Business Developer, you will play a key role in the growth of SII Netherlands by combining business development, engineering recruitment, and consultant follow-up. Business Development You will be responsible for building and growing a portfolio of clients across the Dutch engineering market. Your Responsibilities Include: Identifying and developing new business opportunities; Prospecting and meeting decision-makers within engineering organizations; Building long-term partnerships with clients; Understanding customer technical challenges and staffing needs; Handling RFQs, tenders, and contract negotiations; Ensuring profitability and sustainable growth of your business unit; Working closely with SII international entities to deliver engineering expertise. Target Sectors Include: Aerospace, Space & Defense Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Manufacturing Recruitment & Talent Development You will be responsible for attracting, hiring, and supporting engineering consultants. Your Responsibilities Include: Defining recruitment strategies based on client needs; Sourcing and interviewing engineering professionals; Assessing technical and soft skills with support from experts; Handling offers and contract negotiations; Supporting consultant onboarding and integration; Conducting regular follow-up meetings and career discussions; Ensuring employee satisfaction and retention. WHAT YOU BRING Master's degree (Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent); Initial experience in business development, recruitment, consulting, or engineering services; Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial drive; Excellent communication and negotiation skills; Ability to build long-term client relationships; Fluent in English, Dutch is considered a strong asset; Strong organizational skills, resilience, and autonomy. WHAT WE OFFER The opportunity to participate in the growth of SII Netherlands; An international environment within a leading European engineering group; Fast-track career development towards Senior Business Developer or Business Unit Developer roles; Direct exposure to strategic clients and large engineering projects; Attractive fixed salary with performance-based bonus; Pension scheme and competitive benefits package; Hybrid working model; A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and multicultural environment. At SII Netherlands, we combine the agility of a growing local entity with the strength of an international group. Our ambition is to become a trusted partner for major Dutch industrial and technology companies while offering our employees exciting career opportunities and challenging projects. Let's Tech Together.
Core Responsibilities
The Business Developer will manage a portfolio of clients in the engineering sector while simultaneously leading recruitment strategies to attract and support engineering consultants. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the long-term retention and satisfaction of the consultant team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field and possess initial experience in business development or recruitment. Strong commercial drive, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English are essential for success in this entrepreneurial environment.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Pension scheme
- Competitive benefits package
- Hybrid working model
About Groupe SII
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Le groupe SII est une société d’ingénierie et de conseil en technologies (ICT) et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) créée en 1979 par Bernard HUVÉ, ingénieur de formation. Le groupe SII fait travailler plus de 16 000 personnes dans 20 pays au travers de 100 implantations de proximité et recrute chaque année en moyenne plus de 4 000 consultants et ingénieurs qui agissent au quotidien pour intégrer et développer de nouvelles technologies et faire évoluer les systèmes d’information. Toujours soucieux d’apporter des solutions à valeur ajoutée et innovantes, SII intervient auprès de grands groupes dans des secteurs d’activité variés tels que l’Aéronautique, le Spatial et la Défense, la Banque-Assurance, les Télécommunications, l’Energie, le Retail, les Transports et l’Industrie. Notre mission : faire évoluer les systèmes d’information et contribuer à la conception et au développement des futurs produits ou services de nos clients. Rejoindre SII, c’est s’engager dans une aventure collective : Let’s Tech Together ! Cette promesse représente notre ambition commune : chez SII on ose et on s’engage pour développer des solutions innovantes et impactantes, tout en valorisant le collectif et l’inclusivité. Labellisé EcoVadis Platinum, Great Place To Work pour la huitième année consécutive et parmi le Palmarès Best Workplaces des entreprises de plus de 2500 salariés, le groupe SII se démarque par sa politique sociétale en faveur d’un monde numérique et durable et par une culture d’entreprise ancrée en faveur de la qualité de vie au travail et de l’inclusion. En tant que société à fortes valeurs humaines, nous sommes signataires de la Charte de la diversité, de la Charte d’engagement LGBT+ avec l’Association L'Autre Cercle et sommes une entreprise handi-accueillante. Let’s Tech Together incarne ce que nous sommes et ce que nous aspirons à être : une entreprise dynamique, innovante et humaine.