Business Development Manager
Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1.800 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world.
At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.
Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.
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We are currently looking for an Business Development Manager to join our dynamic sales team in Amstelveen, the Netherlands!
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in driving our business growth within the Netherlands and across specific verticals. We operate with cutting-edge sales tools and foster a marketing-enabled environment to ensure success.
- Responsibilities:
- Employ innovative communication strategies to engage with leads, sparking interest in Acolad's solutions.
- Represent Acolad at industry events and networking functions to broaden our market presence and establish new connections.
- ·Craft and convey persuasive value propositions for Acolad's suite of offerings.
- Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Maintain adherence to the sales process and uphold established sales protocols.
- Oversee the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate and updated records within our eCRM system while preparing comprehensive reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
- Proven track record of proactive engagement and a strong desire to excel within a sales environment.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or a willingness to quickly learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and prior experience with Salesforce is advantageous.
- Hybrid working culture, offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Premium free pension scheme
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus structure
If you are passionate about sales, eager to advance your career, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our journey at Acolad. Take the next step in your professional growth and join our team today!
Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace.It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.