123pracovat

• Nizozemí

• Full time

Are you ready to make a real commercial impact in a technical, international environment?

At Connect Group, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding our business and customer relationships across six strategic markets:

• Industry

• Infrastructure

• Automotive & Off-Road

• Railway

• Healthcare

• Defense & Avionics

You’ll join a dynamic, fast-growing international company active in two core activities: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Cable & Wiring Services (CWS). Within our hands-on and approachable company culture, you’ll enjoy the freedom to shape your commercial responsibilities, develop long-term customer relationships, and help drive our business forward.

Your Responsibilities

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Identify, pursue, and acquire new customers and business opportunities through acquisition, networking, trade fairs, and lead generation.

• Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers.

• Develop and implement strategic acquisition plans, commercial agendas, and budgets.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to generate qualified leads and anticipate market trends.

• Promote our services by translating customer needs into tailored proposals aligned with Connect Group’s core competencies.

• Independently negotiate and close commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines.

• Coordinate project handover and implementation via the Customer Relations Manager (CRM).

• Maintain accurate customer data and reporting in our CRM system.

• Collaborate closely with the Business Unit Manager and internal teams on commercial priorities.

• Travel for client visits and international trade shows (approx. 20% of your time). 

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, preferably within the EMS and/or CWS sector, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong B2B commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Strategic thinker with analytical insight and a performance-driven mindset.

• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).

• Strong sense of ownership and customer focus.

• Willing to travel up to 20% for customer meetings and fairs.

• Valid Category B driver’s license.

• Experience with subcontracting is considered a strong asset.

Core Competencies

• Result- and action-oriented mindset with a high work rate.

• Strong commercial drive and the ability to close deals independently.

• Entrepreneurial spirit: identify market opportunities and dare to act on them.

• Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Able to empathize with clients and build lasting trust-based relationships.

• Adaptive, flexible, and resilient in the face of changing circumstances.

• Curious, creative, and initiative-taking. 

What We Offer

• Intensive onboarding and coaching for your success.

• Competitive salary package including:

  • Company car with European fuel card

  • Pension plan

  • Hospitalisation insurance

• Hybrid working model: office, home or on the road - depending on the task.

• Broad commercial responsibilities with room for autonomy and impact.

• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing international company.

• Open and collaborative team culture with accessible leadership.

Ready to make a difference? Join Connect Group and help shape the future of technology-driven manufacturing in Europe.

Apply now and take the next step in your commercial career.

Sylvie Makengo

• HR Consultant

• +32 471610500