Business Development Manager, Photonics (Alkmaar, NL)
Location: Alkmaar, The Netherlands (office-based)
Travel: International travel, about 10 to 20%
Industry: Photonics, high-tech
About the role
An expanding start-up company is currently looking for a Business Development Manager to grow revenue with new and existing customers, while translating real customer problems into clear direction for our technology and product roadmap.
You will:
- Develop and generate new business with new and existing customers
- Connect customer technical needs to our internal expertise to help shape technology and product roadmaps
- Act as the key point of contact between customers and our technical specialists
- Build partnerships with resellers and subcontractors
What we are looking for
You enjoy the pace of a small, fast-moving company and you like learning your way into new technology quickly.
You bring:
- A technical Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or similar)
- Senior experience, or you are an exceptionally curious junior with the drive to grow fast
- A proven track record closing complex deals
- The ability to simplify and explain complex concepts to different audiences
- Comfort with international travel as a normal part of the job (10 to 20%)
- You live in the Netherlands and can work from our Alkmaar office
Nice to have:
Experience in Aerospace or Defense markets.
What we offer
- An autonomous role at a front-runner in photonics, with room to grow your commercial skills
- A hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where you can influence company performance and your own development
- A high-tech workplace with highly educated colleagues building unique technology
- Exposure to world-leading companies integrating our tech into real applications, expanding your network and market insight
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Veronica Gains