Business Development Representative
€40,000 - €43,000 per year
Key Skills
Job Description
Business Development Representative – Outbound EMEA Remote within Europe | CET ±1 hour | Full-time | B2B SaaS Ready to accept your next mission? Build focused outbound campaigns that create Accept Mission’s next generation of customers. Identify the right organisations, reach the right people, start meaningful conversations and turn cold accounts into qualified sales opportunities. This is a hands-on outbound role. Cold calling is fundamental, and you should genuinely enjoy it. You’ll research, prioritise, call, email and follow up, using AI and modern sales tools to work smarter while keeping human conversation at the centre. About Accept Mission Accept Mission is an AI-powered innovation management platform. We help innovation teams turn ideas into measurable business impact through structure, transparency, better decisions and AI. Our customers include medium-sized and larger organisations across industries such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, aviation and utilities. Your mission • Build focused outbound campaigns around markets where we have a strong reason to win. • Research accounts and identify relevant decision-makers. • Pick up the phone, create curiosity and start real conversations. • Qualify opportunities based on customer fit, a recognisable problem and a credible reason to continue. • Follow up consistently through phone, email and LinkedIn. • Keep CRM information accurate and analyse what works. • Use AI and modern sales tooling to spend less time on administration and more time on conversations. Who we’re looking for You enjoy outbound sales, take initiative, learn quickly and are commercially curious. You are structured, persistent, coachable and comfortable hearing “no”. You have at least 2 years of relevant outbound B2B sales experience, including independently approaching prospects and making cold calls. Experience in SaaS, business development or technology sales is valuable. Previous innovation management experience is not required. Fluent professional English is essential. Dutch, German or French is a strong advantage. You must be based within Europe, no more than approximately one hour from Central European Time. This is a remote role, not limited to candidates living in the Netherlands. What we offer • Real ownership and direct commercial impact. • Base salary of €40,000–€43,000 gross annually, depending on experience. • Expected on-target earnings of approximately €55,000–€60,000 annually. • Variable compensation based on commercial outcomes. • Remote work within Europe, CET ±1 hour. • Room to grow into discovery, product introductions, demonstrations and broader sales responsibility. • Preferred start: January 2027. How we hire An introduction, an account challenge, a cold-call roleplay with feedback, and a final conversation. We care about how you think, your commercial ability and your willingness to improve. How to apply Read the full role and apply through the Accept Mission website. Submit your CV and complete the application form at https://www.acceptmission.com/blog/jobs-openings/business-development-representative-emea/
Core Responsibilities
Build targeted outbound campaigns, research accounts and decision-makers, and use calls, email, and LinkedIn to start conversations with prospective customers. Qualify sales opportunities, maintain accurate CRM records, analyze campaign effectiveness, and use AI and sales tools to improve efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant outbound B2B sales experience, including independently approaching prospects and making cold calls. Professional fluency in English and residence within Europe, approximately one hour of Central European Time, are essential; Dutch, German, or French is an advantage.
Benefits
- Remote Work
- Variable Compensation
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Commercial Ownership
About Accept Mission | Idee & Innovatie software
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Accept Mission is an AI-powered innovation management platform that connects strategy, ideas, decisions, and execution in one system. Built around Idea Management, the platform combines focused Idea Collecting with Project Portfolio Management. Innovation teams can capture input, enrich and evaluate ideas, select initiatives with transparent criteria, and manage delivery with clear ownership and portfolio visibility. What teams can do with Accept Mission: • Collect ideas through campaigns, missions, innovation portals, and brainstorming. • Manage funnels, scorecards, stakeholder decisions, and approval workflows. • Turn selected ideas into projects and track tasks, progress, and portfolio priorities. • Connect innovation activity to strategic domains and show progress through dashboards and reporting. • Use AI to support research, idea enrichment, evaluation, and decision-making. The platform connects with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and Power BI, with role-based access, APIs, and enterprise controls. For innovation managers, executive sponsors, and business leaders who want clear decisions and measurable business impact. Book a focused demo: https://www.acceptmission.com/demo?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=company_page&utm_content=about_demo Explore the platform: https://www.acceptmission.com/product-tour/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=company_page&utm_content=about_product_tour