Manager Business Development
The Preferred SupplierUtrecht, Netherlands
Posted January 5, 2026
480000 - 600000 EUR year
Full Time
About the Company
The Preferred Supplier is a specialist recruitment firm that matches finance professionals—ranging from accountants and controllers to CFOs and finance managers—with scale‑ups, corporates, and investors across the Randstad. The firm differentiates itself through award‑winning service, personalized video or phone interviews, bespoke CV and interview coaching, and transparent salary benchmarks that empower candidates to negotiate confidently. Leveraging a deep network of top companies, The Preferred Supplier guides candidates from initial assessment to successful placement, ensuring a career move that aligns with their ambitions and expertise.
Job Description
We are looking for a Business Development Manager with at least HBO+ work and thinking level in logistic, business and/or commercial-economical direction, with demonstrable experience in e-commerce logistics. The ideal candidate is able to prepare and realize sales plans, has excellent negotiation skills, and is able to communicate at director and senior management level.
Requirements
- At least HBO+ work and thinking level in logistic, business and/or commercial-economical direction
- Demonstrable experience in e-commerce logistics
- Knowledge of commercial processes
- 3-5 years of work experience
- Good listening and responding to customer wishes (consultative selling skills according to Sales Funnel method)
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate at director and senior management level
- Good in the Dutch and English language in word and writing
- Affinity with IT systems relevant to the e-commerce market
Benefits
- Salary between €4000-€5000 per month based on 36 hours
- Pension
- Vacation pay
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Option for a fixed contract after 12 months