An innovative organization transforms waste into sustainable construction panels. Innovation and impact go hand in hand, with every project contributing to a greener, more responsible future. The company is growing fast and is attracting the attention of architects, engineers, distributors, construction companies, and various visionary partners. You will contribute to building a circular world, where every idea can become a tangible solution. This is a freelance assignment with a fixed and variable remuneration.
What you will do. You will be responsible for proactive business development in the Netherlands.
- Lead sales initiatives to achieve targets, as part of the defined strategy.
- Search for opportunities to build a pipeline of new accounts and check their technical and financial feasibility.
- Identify opportunities and develop a short-/mid-/long-term business plan to reach the organizational strategy.
- Co-create communication strategy tools to successfully represent the organization.
- Set up long-term partnerships (sales channels, logistics, etc.).
- Build a strong network and negotiate with key stakeholders, such as sector organizations & contractors.
- Represent the organization at fairs, conferences, and information sessions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability frameworks in construction, events, and media (e.g., CO₂ performance, EU Taxonomy), with a focus on analyzing, shaping, and leveraging related incentive mechanisms such as carbon credits or offsets.
What they are looking for. Passion:
- Sustainability – fight for decarbonization
- Construction / infrastructure (as this is your main client market)
Experience:
- B2B Business development – minimum 5 years
- Opening of new accounts (hunter)
- Construction industry, active network is a bonus
Competencies:
- Entrepreneurial spirit / autonomy
- Extensive prospecting and new business development
- Ability to deliver compelling messages & communicate them to diverse audiences
- Getting energized by the opportunity to represent new sustainable solutions
- Identifying opportunities and adapting to market feedback
- Taking responsibility beyond sales to ensure long-term customer success
- Project Management – experience in managing large & small projects
- Account Management – experience with SLAs, contract & financial management
- Stress tolerance – comfortable with uncertainty & risk inherent to a startup
- Languages – Dutch & English
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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