Dutch speaking Business Development Manager – Benelux Markets
Location
London (with travel across the Benelux region as required)
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Dutch is essential. Additional language skills such as French or German are advantageous but not required.
About the Company
Our client is a market leading organisation specialising in environmental solutions and sustainability services. They are committed to providing innovative and responsible solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and results driven Dutch speaking Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across the Benelux region. The role focuses on promoting a diverse product portfolio aimed at the café, hotel, restaurant (HORECA), and corporate sectors. You will engage with a wide variety of clients, ranging from independent business owners to senior corporate decision-makers, helping to expand market presence and strengthen customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts (focus primarily on HORECA and corporate B2B markets) while identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Re-engage and develop relationships with inactive or lapsed accounts
- Research, identify, and build a strong pipeline of new business leads
- Qualify potential opportunities and assess customer requirements
- Schedule and conduct high-quality sales meetings with prospective clients
- Attend trade shows and industry events across the Netherlands and Belgium
- Maintain strong post-sale relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and identify upselling opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity using CRM systems
Candidate Profile
- Fluent in Dutch and English (essential)
- Previous B2B sales experience within the Benelux region
- Experience or an excellent understanding of the hospitality, food & beverage, coffee bar / coffee barista bar culture related industry ( HORECA ) is preferred but not essential
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Highly motivated, competitive, and sales-focused mindset
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to gain client trust
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Salary & Benefits
Competitive base salary of £30,000 – £40,000 + attractive commission structure
To be considered for this opportunity to work within a fast-growing sustainability-focused organisation, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes (jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk)
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