Do you want to make an impact in a highly specialised market where trust, relationships and credibility makes the difference? As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for growing our Emergency Response business across the DACH region and expanding into the Benelux.

Success in this role will not only be measured by sales performance, but also by the ability to build strong relationships within the fire and emergency response community, understand market dynamics, and provide competent support to fire departments and partners.

Permanent position: A full-time role with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
International environment: Close collaboration with partners and customers across the DACH region, with expansion towards Benelux.
Great working atmosphere: Professional, entrepreneurial and with plenty of room for initiative.

What you do as Business Development Manager Emergency Response (DACH)

In this role, you are responsible for driving growth within the Emergency Response market in the DACH region. You will actively support partners and collaborate closely with customers to develop opportunities and strengthen our market position.

Below is an overview of your key responsibilities:

Identify and develop new business opportunities in both DACH and Benelux
Strengthen and further grow an already established DACH region
Support sales growth and achieve revenue targets
Develop and execute business development strategies
Work closely with business partners to increase market penetration
Support partners during customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations
Assist partners in developing sales opportunities and projects
Build strong and trusted relationships with fire departments, industrial fire brigades, and emergency response organisations
Function as a credible discussion partner for professionals in the field
Develop long-term partnerships within the Emergency Response community
Present solutions and support tender and project activities
Participate in trade shows, industry events, and networking activities

Customer & technical support:

Support partners and end users with project development and specifications
Act as a key contact for technical and commercial inquiries
Contribute to high customer satisfaction and long-term relationships
Conduct market and competitor analysis
Gather market intelligence and identify trends and opportunities
Maintain CRM data and provide forecasts

Internal collaboration:

Work closely with Customer Service on daily operations, including inquiries and follow-up
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of business activities

Your qualities as Business Development Manager

You are a relationship-driven professional with a strong network or affinity within the fire and emergency response sector. You understand how this world operates and know how to build credibility and trust. You feel comfortable in an international environment and know how to translate opportunities into tangible results.

What defines you:

Strong network or affinity with the fire / emergency response sector
Commercial drive: You recognise opportunities and turn them into business growth
Relationship builder: You develop and maintain strong, long-term partnerships
Self-starter: You take initiative and work independently
Strong communicator : You adapt easily to different stakeholders and cultures
Analytical : You translate market insights into actionable plans
Collaborative: You work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible: You are willing to travel frequently and operate internationally

Your profile

Education : Bachelor's degree in a commercial or technical field
Experience : Several years of experience in business development, sales or a similar commercial role in an international environment
Knowledge : Affinity with technical products and/or the Emergency Response market is a strong plus
Languages : Fluent in German and English (Dutch or any other language is a plus)
Availability : Full-time available and willing to travel regularly within the DACH region
Personal traits : Entrepreneurial, proactive, result-oriented, communicative, analytical and relationship-driven

What we offer

Salary: Between € 65.000,- and € 100.000,- (including 8% holiday allowance)

Contract: Direct contract (fixed-term with prospect of permanent employment)

Working environment: International, professional and collaborative

Additional benefits

Company car suitable for an international role
Bonus scheme (depending on performance)
Plenty of autonomy and responsibility
Opportunities for training and development

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