Business Development Manager

Job description

As a business development manager manager, you are responsible for developing the Handlangers customer portfolio. You are accountable for bringing in new business and creating sustainable relationships with potential customers that can benefit from Inbound Marketing Automation and Account Based Marketing demand generation campaigns.

The location

Lange Violettestraat 94, 9000 Gent

About Handlangers

Handlangers assists companies in achieving their marketing communication objectives. With strategy as our foundation, we develop concepts, campaigns, and conversion paths.

Our ambition? Creating added value. This way, we become accomplices in the success of our clients. “The whole point of our business is to add value to yours.”

Each Handlanger possesses the expertise to service our clients in a high-quality manner. From strategy, through concept, user experience design to full-scope lead generation & lead nurturing trajectories.

The ambitions

Handlangers currently employs 30 staff in Ghent, Belgium. In Amsterdam, we have 3 Account Managers. Our ambition is to expand the client portfolio in Gent.

The job

As a business development manager manager, you are responsible for developing the Handlangers customer portfolio. You are accountable for bringing in new business and creating sustainable relationships with potential customers that can benefit from Inbound Marketing Automation and Account Based Marketing demand generation campaigns.

Your mission at Handlangers

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation efforts.
• Understand our ICP (ideal customer profile) and develop the business development activities accordingly.
• You take care of the first introduction of our agency to potential customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, understanding their unique needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with the strategic and creative teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations that showcase the agency’s capabilities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
• Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance agency brand visibility and generate leads.
• You’re the link between our new customer and your fellow Handlangers.
• You’re the first point of contact for new customers. You detect the needs and work together with your colleagues to create tailor-made solutions.

Your talents & characteristics

• You feel at home in an online and offline environment.
• You’re good at managing different tasks at the same time, varying in size and subject.
• You excel in connecting with potential customers and you meet their expectations.
• You are an expert in using Linkedin Sales Navigator for prospecting purposes.
• Problem solving is one of your fortes, you’re proactive, you detect potential pitfalls and you take action.
• Your organization, communication and time management skills are excellent.
• You’re a practical thinker with a hands-on attitude.
• You’re alert and you keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities.
• You’re looking for a young, flexible, visionary and rapidly growing environment that believes in people and gives you the opportunity to prove yourself.

Job requirements

Your skills & experience

• You know marketing and communication inside out.
• You have excellent sales and presentation skills.
• You are not afraid to pick up the telephone to convince a potential customer to a introductory meeting.
• You have experience in a sales or marketing agency. You have successfully contributed to relevant cases.
• You are fluent in Dutch and you can express yourself in English.
• Knowing your way around office software and management tools is a given.

We offer

• Competitive compensation with company car, laptop, and phone allowance.
• Variety and responsibility.
• Training opportunities.

This is where you’ll be

Countless creative geniuses, master strategists, and marketing virtuosos call Handlangers their home. You’ll get to know them all in our offices in Ghent and Amsterdam. But of course, it’s not all work and no play. We organize surprising team-building activities monthly. Golfing, escaping from an escape room, bouldering… It’s safe to say you won’t be bored as a Handlanger!

Make your mark in an exciting and challenging environment. Ready to get started?