Business Development Representative

About the role

As a Business Development Representative, you will support international business development activities by identifying and approaching potential clients in markets where English is a business language. You will work with modern sales tools and structured processes to map market opportunities and act as a key link between potential clients and the sales organization. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in lead generation, international communication, and commercial negotiations while working closely with the Business Development team.

Responsibilities

• Identificeren van potentiële klanten binnen toegewezen markten
• Telefonisch en via e-mail benaderen van bedrijven
• Voeren van eerste kennismakingsgesprekken en kwalificeren van leads
• Vastleggen en beheren van klantinformatie in het CRM-systeem
• Signaleren van marktontwikkelingen en commerciële kansen
• Samenwerken met Sales en Business Development om opvolging van kansen te realiseren

Required skills

• English
• German
• Lead generation
• Sales
• International business
• CRM

Nice to have

• Commercial experience

Qualifications

• Student at a university (WO)

Benefits

• Practical experience
• Sales training
• Flexible working hours
• Company lunch
• Professional networking
• Company activities

About the Company

Voortman Steel Machinery is a global player in CNC steel processing machines, founded in 1968 in Rijssen. With over 750 employees worldwide, the company develops and builds high-end machines, smart software, and services.