Business Development Manager / Future Country Lead
€60,000 - €66,000 per year
Key Skills
Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious and driven sales professional who wants to grow with us and play a key role in building our presence in the Dutch market. You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership — from building your own client portfolio and developing partnerships to contributing to the growth of our operations in the Netherlands. Starting as a Business Development Manager, you'll learn our business from A to Z and gradually take on more responsibility. We're looking for someone proactive, reliable, and eager to win new business and build lasting client relationships. With a clear long-term career path, you can grow into a Country Lead and eventually take responsibility for leading our business in the Netherlands. If you're ambitious and excited to build something from the ground up, this could be the perfect next step for you. Responsibilities: Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities in the Dutch market. Proactively approach potential clients and build your own B2B client portfolio. Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and business partners. Manage the sales process from initial outreach to negotiation and closing. Contribute to our market entry strategy and the growth of our Dutch operations. Qualifications: Based in Amsterdam or the surrounding area. At least 3 years of experience in business development or B2B sales. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. A proven track record of acquiring new clients and developing business relationships. A proactive, goal-oriented approach and the ability to work independently. Fluency in Dutch and English. Experience in IT services, staffing, or recruitment is an advantage. What can we offer? A competitive fixed salary and performance-based bonuses, rewarding your contribution to business growth. Dedicated support from our IT recruitment, operations, and finance teams A budget for client meetings and relationship-building activities Covered business travel expenses The freedom to shape your approach to the Dutch market A clear career path towards a Country Lead role If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and let's discuss how you could help us grow in the Netherlands.
Core Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities in the Dutch market, build a B2B client portfolio, and manage sales from initial outreach through negotiation and closing. Develop lasting client and partner relationships while contributing to the market entry strategy and growth of the Netherlands operations.
Requirements
Applicants must be based in Amsterdam or the surrounding area and have at least three years of experience in business development or B2B sales, with a proven record of acquiring clients and developing business relationships. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, a proactive and independent approach, and fluency in Dutch and English are required; experience in IT services, staffing, or recruitment is an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Fixed Salary
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Support From IT Recruitment, Operations, and Finance Teams
- Client Meeting and Relationship-Building Budget
- Covered Business Travel Expenses
- Freedom to Shape the Dutch Market Approach
- Career Path Toward a Country Lead Role
About CoolPeople Technology
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 201-500 employees
CoolPeople is the market leader in 🇨🇿. Since 2005, we have been successfully connecting professionals and clients across various fields. Every month, we connect over 150 professionals with the best opportunities on the job market. Thanks to our unique system and innovative tools, we are able to fill 90% of open positions in a very short time⏱️. We confirm our unique market position with a turnover of 1 billion in 2019, as well as the company’s overall growth 🌱, while continuing to prioritize fair and long-term cooperation with both clients and candidates. We provide the stable foundation of a partner you can rely on in all circumstances.