Business Development Manager

Our Healthcare unit is experiencing strong growth, and we are partnering with multiple North American clients as they prepare to launch and expand across Europe. To support this next phase, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to strengthen our Healthcare team and drive commercial growth across European markets. This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to focus on healthcare-related projects while also contributing to business development initiatives within our Retail team. This unique combination provides both flexibility and exposure to a diverse range of industries and projects. In this role, you will work closely with healthcare manufacturers and suppliers, leading their European market entry and expansion through structured, hands-on business development activities.

WHAT YOU DO

• Develop and execute European Go-To-Market strategies per client and market.
• Drive business development activities end-to-end: prospecting, negotiations, and deal closing.
• Lead multiple client projects simultaneously managing client expectations and performance.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities, partners, and market positioning.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributors and key stakeholders.
• Represent clients at European (and occasionally North American) trade shows and events.
• Travel within Europe (approx. 30%) to support business development and relationship building.
• Manage and further develop existing accounts while generating new business.

THIS IS YOU

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably life sciences, med-tech, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in business development and sales, preferably in healthcare, medical devices, or pharma.
• Interest in working on retail projects
• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; a second European language is a strong plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel internationally.
• Living (or willing to relocate) within 45 minutes of Almelo, the Netherlands.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.
• Strong focus on personal and professional development.
• High level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
• 25 vacation days plus 2 additional CSR days.
• International work environment with colleagues from 28 nationalities.

CONTACT

For more information about the position, the team, or our company, please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Linnea Schmidt. You can reach her at [email protected] or [email protected]