Business Development Manager
Hi, we’re Nexio Projects
Our mission is to empower people and organisations to take their next steps towards shaping a more sustainable future. As trusted advisors to clients across a wide range of sectors, we help bring clarity to the complexities of sustainability management and reporting, facilitating bold commitments and ambitious action.
Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, our dynamic team of over 50 colleagues is what makes us not only a Great Place To Work®, but a truly unique organisation. Powered by purpose-driven intrapreneurs, we foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, and we all can make a lasting positive impact.
Sustainability is at the heart of our organisation. We’ve been a certified B Corp since 2019 and are currently the highest-ranking B Corp Way consultancy firm in the Benelux region. We’re also a leading global Eco Vadis training partner and hold a Platinum Eco Vadis medal, putting us in the top 1% of all comparable companies.
A Typical Week:
It’s Monday morning, and you’re returning to the office all refreshed from a great weekend. The week starts with our team meeting, where everyone reflects on what they learned from the past week and shares intentions for the coming one. This creates a space for alignment, awareness, and enthusiasm before stepping into the new week and allows everyone to get the latest updates from different departments while hearing about the organization’s growth.
During the week, you can expect a close collaboration with the Sales Manager and the marketing team to act upon leads. What is this noise in the background? Your phone is ringing as clients want an introductory pitch. The following week, you will be attending events representing Nexio Projects in close collaboration with our partners and consultancy teams.Nexio Projects is moving from a start-up to a scale-up phase, and the sales team is growing and evolving rapidly. This role will, therefore, be fast-paced and challenging but will come with a lot of excitement and provide enormous potential for growth and learning.
The week closes off on Friday 5 pm with our gratitude award. This is the time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the week and, most importantly, to share what we’re grateful for. After this, our team is always keen to stay longer and enjoy some precious bonding time on the house over beer, wine, and ginger beer.
Is this an environment you want to work in? Are you curious and committed to helping businesses become a force for good? Do you love the buzzing energy of a team striving towards reaching a common goal? Then, read on to learn more about the Business Development Manager role.
Some of your tasks will include:
- Develop and execute new business strategies to drive business growth.
- Identify and build relationships with potential clients.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities.
- Present and promote Nexio Projects’ services to potential clients.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for generating leads.
- Coach the Business Development Representative, who will support on setting qualified meetings.
- Attend industry events and conferences to network and generate business opportunities.
- Track and report on sales metrics and performance.
- Work closely with the consultancy team and account managers to ensure client satisfaction and successful project delivery and client handovers from new business to account management.
Your profile:
- You have at least 6 years of work experience in business development or sales.
- Proficiency in English; any other European language is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the B2B market.
- Passionate about sustainability and creating long-term relationships.
- Experience in customer relationship management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Dedication to providing great customer service.
- Able to work independently.
- Flexible work attitude and ability to prioritize work across various time zones.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- You are a team player who works quickly, independently, and on schedule.
- You are a well-organized person who can prioritize tasks well and have strong time management skills.
- You thrive in diverse and intrapreneurial environments where initiative-taking is rewarded.
Three good reasons to join us:
Define your Nexio Projects journeyAs part of our collaborative, international team, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge and specialise in the sustainability topics that interest you most.
Enjoy an excellent benefits package
Looking after our people is essential to help them reach their full potential, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package – including subsidised well-being services and a competitive pension plan.
Be part of our unique culture
Whether it’s educational workshops, sustainable clothing swaps, Friday drinks or themed parties, we love to organise fun and inspiring activities – and we’re always on the lookout for new ideas!
We are an equal-opportunity employer and deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our recruitment process. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The more inclusive we are, the better we can deliver our mission of shaping a sustainable world.