Business Development Specialist

Business Development / Account Manager | German Speaking (must)

Certags | Haarlem, Netherlands (On-site)

€55,000 - €70,000 (depending on seniority) + uncapped commission | Haarlem

As Business Developer / Account Manager for the German market at Certags, you own the full sales cycle for one of the fastest-growing segments in industrial identification and inspection. You manage and grow an existing client base while turning new enquiries into long-term accounts. This is a role for someone who thrives on relationships, not just targets. The majority of this role is follow up on inbound leads for the German market.

Key Responsibilities

• Client relationship management (50%): Build and maintain strong relationships with existing German-market clients, ensuring consistently high satisfaction. Follow up on inbound enquiries
• New business & sales cycle ownership (15%): Run the full cycle from first enquiry to close, including introductory calls that qualify needs and open with a free, industry-specific sample pack.
• Order processing & delivery coordination (15%): Process customer orders and liaise with internal teams for a smooth journey from enquiry to delivery.
• CRM & pipeline management (10%): Keep accurate records of all contacts, activity and pipeline data.
• Cross-team collaboration (10%): Work closely with marketing, customer support and operations to deliver one joined-up customer experience.

What we are looking for;

Personal qualities:

• Driven and self-motivated, you thrive on results
• Confident, professional telephone manner
• Sharp influencer and negotiator
• Relationship-builder who understands the industrial sales cycle

Experience and skills:

• German speaker (MUST), good working level of English required
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Sales experience in Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Hydraulic Services, Crane & Lifting or Industrial Supplies is a strong advantage (nice to have)
• Based in or commutable to Haarlem (must)

What we offer;

• Salary of €55,000 - €70,000 gross per year, depending on experience
• Uncapped commission, with monthly commission and bonus paid on all sales generated
• Early Friday finish
• A growing international business with offices across Europe, UK, USA and Australia
• A product range that genuinely solves problems for industrial clients

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