Business Development Manager - France & Benelux (m/f/d)
Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking company specializing in the distribution of health and beauty products across Europe. With a strong focus on helping brands grow and succeed in competitive markets, they offer comprehensive services that include trade marketing, merchandising, business intelligence, and social media strategies. Operating across key European markets such as France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Holland, and the UK, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for over 100 retailers.
Their multilingual and multicultural team is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between brands, retailers, and consumers. By leveraging their deep expertise and commitment to innovation, they aim to become the most dynamic health and beauty distributor in Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values creativity, collaboration, and growth, where your contributions can make a real impact in shaping the success of renowned brands.
To expand its business in the Benelux region, our client is looking to hire an experienced Business Development Manager France & Benelux (m/f/d) to be based in the Netherlands.
What will be your key responsibilities:
- Driving growth by collaborating with some of the most innovative and sought-after beauty brands on the market.
- Fueling strategic partnerships and expanding business development across key European markets.
- Identifying new business opportunities and negotiating impactful deals with leading regional retailers.
- Ensuring consistent sales growth and profitability across key regions.
- Building and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key clients and partners.
- Crafting and implementing clear, actionable sales strategies aligned with growth objectives and market trends.
- Collaborating with internal teams in marketing, product, and supply chain to optimize presence and impact.
- Maximizing customer retention and delivering measurable business success across existing and new markets.
- Occasionally traveling to visit clients, fostering strong relationships, and driving business growth.
What experience should you have:
- Experience & expertise: Proven track record in business development within the health & beauty sector, with a deep understanding of regional retail dynamics.
- Negotiation skills: Confident, assertive negotiator with exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
- Results-Driven mindset: Energetic, motivated, and hungry for success, with a passion for beauty products and a drive to exceed sales targets.
- Multilingual advantage: Fluency in French & English is essential; additional languages (such as Dutch or German) are a plus.
What do you get in return:
- Competitive Salary & bonus: Attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses, plus a company car.
- Flexible location: You’ll have the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in The Netherlands, with travel across France and Benelux as needed.
- Professional growth: Play a pivotal role in our ambitious plans to expand across the Nordics and Europe, with ample opportunities for personal and career development.
- Exciting environment: Be part of a dynamic, high-growth company with a vibrant culture and a team that is passionate about beauty, innovation, and success.
