Business Development Manager ER

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