About us
Our client is an international technology company providing advanced solutions and services to industrial customers, with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas sector.
As part of its continued expansion in Europe, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial presence and accelerate business development across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international organisation and play a key role in developing new markets, building strategic client relationships and increasing the company's footprint in Europe.
The position will be fully remote in the short term and can be based in either the Netherlands or Poland.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and develop new business opportunities across Europe.
With a high level of autonomy, you will be responsible for identifying new markets and prospective clients, developing long-term commercial relationships and managing the entire sales cycle through to closing.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities across European markets;
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers;
- Managing the complete sales cycle, from prospect identification and qualification through to negotiation and closing;
- Developing commercial strategies to increase sales and customer acquisition within the assigned territory;
- Monitoring market developments, customer needs and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities;
- Working closely with management to define business development priorities and translate them into actionable plans;
- Partnering with Product Management and Marketing teams to support the introduction and promotion of new products within the region;
- Participating in relevant trade shows, industry events and marketing campaigns;
- Developing the company's network and visibility across European markets;
- Providing regular reporting and market insights to support strategic decision-making.
The role will require regular travel across Europe depending on business and customer needs.
Required qualifications
We are looking for a commercially driven professional with a strong appetite for business development and an ability to operate autonomously within an international environment.
You ideally bring:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
- A minimum of 3 years of sales or business development experience within industrial products or solutions;
- Previous exposure to the Oil & Gas industry would be a strong advantage;
- A proven ability to identify opportunities, develop new markets and build long-term client relationships;
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills;
- An entrepreneurial, resourceful and results-oriented approach;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Fluent written and spoken English;
- The ability and willingness to travel regularly;
- Previous commercial experience within European markets would be considered an advantage.
Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys opening doors and creating business from the ground up, while being equally comfortable developing long-term relationships with strategic customers.
Benefits
The company offers an attractive and highly performance-driven compensation package, including:
- Competitive fixed salary depending on profile and experience;
- Variable compensation with an earning potential of up to 3 times the fixed salary;
- Full-remote working arrangement in the short term;
- Position available from either the Netherlands or Poland;
- Regular international exposure and travel across European markets;
- Significant autonomy in developing the European business.
The company is also open to discussing the contractual arrangement according to the candidate's situation and preferences, with the possibility of joining either as a permanent employee or as an independent contractor.