Business Development Manager Benelux (Remote)

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Business Development Manager based in the Benelux region where you will be joining an international automotive lubricants company.

As Business Development Manager Benelux you are responsible for the development of the sales structure and sales management in the region You open new market segments and business areas and promote strategic market development.

Key responsibilities

• Implement their long-term vision, mission, values and goals, in collaboration with the entire sales team
• Build a nationwide network and develop and implement sales strategy develop and review guidelines, pricing, product mix and brand portfolio
• Regular monitoring and review of sales performance and improvement of sales strategies
• Monitor sales figures and annual targets of distributors/wholesalers Develop and lead efforts to meet overall sales plan in area of responsibility
• Develop and maintain business contacts with distributors, wholesalers, repair shops and customers
• Actively contact potential customers and acquire new customers in the motorcycle and automotive industries
• Preparation and delivery of customer offers in close cooperation with distributors, wholesalers and workshops
• Participation in sales meetings of customers, wholesalers and distributors Development, implementation and support of promotions
• Monitoring of customer orders and control of their timely execution Carrying out competitor analyses
• Cooperation with original equipment manufacturers, associations (motorsports, industry associations, etc.) and the press
• Representation of the company at trade fairs, motorsport events, associations

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor)
• Preferably a minimum 5 years of working experience in Business Development and Sales, coming from the lubricants/automotive sector
• Traceable 3 years of experience in leading sales and/or marketing teams
• General knowledge in the majority of operations related systems (ERP) and profound knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Field tested technical skills
• Project Management skills
• Financial understanding and experience. In his previous organization he must have knowledge of costing & margin calculations and a good understanding of P&L and Supply Chain
• Demonstrable success in negotiation of high value contracts with customers
• Knowledge and experience of making Marketing & Promotion strategy at global level; comprising of:
• Selection and implementation of proper marketing tools to increase the market share
• Customer specific strategy
• Experience in global logistics and material movement projects and cost understanding in such projects
• Language: Fluent in Dutch and business fluent English skills (verbal and written)

What to look forward to?

• A motivating corporate culture with flat hierarchies and active collegiality
• Intensive initial training and development
• Challenging tasks with individually plannable further training opportunities
• Flexible working hours, 30 days’ vacation
• Sponsored Urban Sports Club membership

If this exciting role interests you and you have the ambition to make a difference in a dynamic, future-oriented group of companies, then please apply on our career page with your complete application documents as well as salary requirements and your earliest possible starting date.

Witan Search are handling all applications for this vacancy. Please apply via email to: Saffron Giddings

E☞ Saffron.Giddings@WitanSearch.com | T☞ +44 (0) 1908 929 979

Offer

A stimulating international working environment with challenges and career development.

For this position, the client will offer a motivational salary package to the successful candidate for this recruitment process.