Business Development Manager, Photonics (Alkmaar, NL)

Location: Alkmaar, The Netherlands (office-based)
Travel: International travel, about 10 to 20%
Industry: Photonics, high-tech

About the role

An expanding start-up company is currently looking for a Business Development Manager to grow revenue with new and existing customers, while translating real customer problems into clear direction for our technology and product roadmap.

You will:

• Develop and generate new business with new and existing customers
• Connect customer technical needs to our internal expertise to help shape technology and product roadmaps
• Act as the key point of contact between customers and our technical specialists
• Build partnerships with resellers and subcontractors

What we are looking for

You enjoy the pace of a small, fast-moving company and you like learning your way into new technology quickly.

You bring:

• A technical Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or similar)
• Senior experience, or you are an exceptionally curious junior with the drive to grow fast
• A proven track record closing complex deals
• The ability to simplify and explain complex concepts to different audiences
• Comfort with international travel as a normal part of the job (10 to 20%)
• You live in the Netherlands and can work from our Alkmaar office

Nice to have:

Experience in Aerospace or Defense markets.

What we offer

• An autonomous role at a front-runner in photonics, with room to grow your commercial skills
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where you can influence company performance and your own development
• A high-tech workplace with highly educated colleagues building unique technology
• Exposure to world-leading companies integrating our tech into real applications, expanding your network and market insight

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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