Business Development Manager

The location
B. Building 1, Johan Huizingalaan 763a, 1066VH Amsterdam

About Handlangers

Handlangers assists companies in achieving their marketing communication objectives. With strategy as our foundation, we develop concepts, campaigns, and conversion paths. Our ambition? Creating added value. This way, we become accomplices in the success of our clients. "The whole point of our business is to add value to yours." Each Handlanger possesses the expertise to service our clients in a high-quality manner.

From strategy, through concept, user experience design to full-scope lead generation & lead nurturing trajectories.

The ambitions
Handlangers currently employs 30 staff in Ghent, Belgium. In Amsterdam, we have 2 Account Managers. Our ambition is to expand the agency in Amsterdam through Megalomaan (under the Handlangers brand), following the example set in Ghent.

The job

As a business development manager, you are responsible for developing the Handlangers customer portfolio. You are accountable for bringing in new business and creating sustainable relationships with potential customers that can benefit from Inbound Marketing Automation and Account Based Marketing demand generation campaigns.

Your mission at Handlangers

Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation efforts

Understand our ICP (ideal customer profile) and develop the business development activities accordingly

You take care of the first introduction of our agency to potential customers

Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, understanding their unique needs and offering tailored solutions

Collaborate with the strategic and creative teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations that showcase the agency's capabilities

Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation

Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance agency brand visibility and generate leads

You’re the link between our new customer and your fellow Handlangers

You’re the first point of contact for new customers. You detect the needs and work together with your colleagues to create tailor-made solutions

Your talents & characteristics

You feel at home in an online and offline environment

You’re good at managing different tasks at the same time, varying in size and subject

You excel in connecting with potential customers and you meet their expectations

You are an expert in using Linked In Sales Navigator for prospecting purposes

Problem solving is one of your fortes: you’re proactive, you detect potential pitfalls and you take action

Your organization, communication and time management skills are excellent

You’re a practical thinker with a hands-on attitude

You’re alert and you keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities

You’re looking for a young, flexible, visionary and rapidly growing environment that believes in people and gives you the opportunity to prove yourself

Your skills & experience

You know marketing and communication inside out

You have excellent sales and presentation skills

You are not afraid to pick up the telephone to convince a potential customer to an introductory meeting

You have experience in a sales or marketing agency. You have successfully contributed to relevant cases

You are fluent in Dutch and you can express yourself in English

Knowing your way around office software and management tools is a given

We offer

Competitive compensation with company car, pension scheme, laptop, and phone allowance

Variety and responsibility

Training opportunities

This is where you'll be
Countless creative geniuses, master strategists, and marketing virtuosos call Handlangers their home. You'll get to know them all in our offices in Ghent and Amsterdam. But of course, it's not all work and no play. We organize surprising team-building activities monthly. Golfing, escaping from an escape room, bouldering... It's safe to say you won't be bored as a Handlanger!

Make your mark in an exciting and challenging environment. Ready to get started?

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