Business Development Manager Semiconductor

To accelerate our growth, we are looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology and commerce. You are a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset, capable of identifying opportunities and translating them into sustainable business. You bring structure and accuracy to complex environments, while your entrepreneurial and proactive mindset ensures you take ownership and drive initiatives forward. At the same time, you bring a solid technical foundation through your educational background, enabling you to understand complex system solutions and confidently engage with engineers, customers, and stakeholders. With a genuine passion for technology and innovation, you feel at home in a dynamic setting where customer needs, business strategy, and technological possibilities come together.

About Prodrive Technologies At Prodrive Technologies, we don’t just follow technological innovation — we drive it. As a leading high-tech company in the Eindhoven region, we design, develop, and manufacture advanced electronics, software, and mechatronic systems that power industries such as semiconductors, medical, energy, and mobility.

Within our Embedded Computing Systems (ECS) business line, we create high-performance computing solutions that enable automation, connectivity, and intelligence in mission-critical environments. Leveraging cutting-edge ARM, FPGA, and x86 technologies, we deliver reliable systems that make a real impact.

About The Role The strength of ECS lies in tailored solutions: customized offerings designed to meet specific customer needs rather than generic, off-the-shelf products. ECS excels in creating flexible, adaptive solutions that align with unique business models and operational challenges.

As Business Development Manager, You Will Play a Key Role In Expanding Our Position In Custom Computing Solutions, Configurable Off-the-shelf Computing, And Cabinet & Integration Services Within The Semiconductor Market. Your Key Responsibilities Are:

• Build and develop customer relationships
• Drive the quotation and offer process, ensuring timely and high-quality proposals
• Manage the full commercial trajectory: from first customer engagement through to deal closure and successful handover to account management
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans and provide input for the long-term strategy of the product line
• Expand our customer base by identifying and securing new product integrations at both existing and new customers
• Keep up to date with market developments and industry trends
• Proactively identify opportunities and discuss them with customers
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across engineering, product management, operations, and account management

What We Offer

• Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site

What You Bring You combine commercial insight with a structured and proactive mindset. You are accurate and well organized, think strategically, and have strong commercial judgement. You are passionate about technology and innovation, take ownership, and act with an entrepreneurial drive. You thrive in a dynamic environment where business, technology, and customer needs come together. Other requirements which are needed for this position are:

• A technical education or background, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or IT
• Strong affinity with technology and the ability to understand complex technical customer needs quickly
• At least 5 years of experience in international business development, technical sales, or a related commercial role
• Proven ability to win business and close deals
• Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and opening new doors
• Willingness to travel internationally to engage customers and close opportunities
• An existing network in the semiconductor market is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.