Are you ready to make a real commercial impact in a technical, international environment?
At Connect Group, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding our business and customer relationships across six strategic markets:
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Automotive & Off-Road
- Railway
- Healthcare
- Defense & Avionics
You’ll join a dynamic, fast-growing international company active in two core activities:
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Cable & Wiring Services (CWS).
Within our hands-on and approachable company culture, you’ll enjoy the freedom to shape your commercial responsibilities, develop long-term customer relationships, and help drive our business forward.
Your Responsibilities
As a Business Development Manager, you will:
- Identify, pursue, and acquire new customers and business opportunities through acquisition, networking, trade fairs, and lead generation.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
- Develop and implement strategic acquisition plans, commercial agendas, and budgets.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to generate qualified leads and anticipate market trends.
- Promote our services by translating customer needs into tailored proposals aligned with Connect Group’s core competencies.
- Independently negotiate and close commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines.
- Coordinate project handover and implementation via the Customer Relations Manager (CRM).
- Maintain accurate customer data and reporting in our CRM system.
- Collaborate closely with the Business Unit Manager and internal teams on commercial priorities.
Travel for client visits and international trade shows (approx. 20% of your time).
Your Profile
- Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, preferably within the EMS and/or CWS sector, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong B2B commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker with analytical insight and a performance-driven mindset.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
- Strong sense of ownership and customer focus.
- Willing to travel up to 20% for customer meetings and fairs.
- Valid Category B driver’s license.
- Experience with subcontracting is considered a strong asset.
Core Competencies
- Result- and action-oriented mindset with a high work rate.
- Strong commercial drive and the ability to close deals independently.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: identify market opportunities and dare to act on them.
- Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Able to empathize with clients and build lasting trust-based relationships.
- Adaptive, flexible, and resilient in the face of changing circumstances.
Curious, creative, and initiative-taking.
What We Offer
- Intensive onboarding and coaching for your success.
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Competitive salary package including:
- Company car with European fuel card
- Pension plan
- Hospitalisation insurance
- Hybrid working model: office, home or on the road – depending on the task.
- Broad commercial responsibilities with room for autonomy and impact.
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing international company.
- Open and collaborative team culture with accessible leadership.
Ready to make a difference?
Join Connect Group and help shape the future of technology-driven manufacturing in Europe.
Apply now and take the next step in your commercial career.
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