Dutch speaking Business Development Manager - eCommercere.

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 eCommerce organisation specialising in environmental solutions and sustainability services. They are committed to providing innovative and responsible solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.

The Role:

A motivated and results-driven Dutch-speaking Business Development Manager is sought to drive sales growth across the Benelux region. This role focuses on promoting a diverse product portfolio aimed at the café, hotel, restaurant (HORECA), and corporate sectors. 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 ventures.

- Re-engage and develop relationships with inactive or lapsed accounts.

- Research, identify, and build a strong pipeline of new business leads.

- Qualify potential ventures 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 - all sectors considered.

- Ideally, some 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