Acolad group is hiring a
Junior Business Development Associate

Summary

Acolad is seeking a Junior Business Development Associate to join their sales team in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, following up on leads, preparing proposals, conducting outreach, maintaining records, negotiating contracts, and monitoring industry news. A Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field, strong communication skills, fluency in Dutch and English, teamwork abilities, excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software are required. The company offers a hybrid working culture, premium free pension scheme, salary depending on experience, performance-based bonus structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying new business opportunities by researching and analyzing market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
• Assist in identifying and following up on qualified leads
• Support senior business development team members in preparing proposals, presentations, and pitches for potential clients
• Conduct initial outreach to prospects through email, phone calls, and networking events to establish relationships and generate leads
• Maintain accurate records of sales and business development activities using CRM software
• (Assist in) negotiating contract terms and pricing agreements with clients under the guidance of senior team members
• Monitor industry news and developments to stay informed about potential opportunities for business expansion
• Provide regular reports on business development progress and contribute to team meetings to discuss strategy and goals

Benefits

• Hybrid working culture, offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Premium free pension scheme
• Salary depending on experience
• Performance based bonus structure