Vacature Business Development Manager Coated Fabrics in Apeldoorn

We are looking for a visionary who is excited about the prospect of pushing boundaries in the coated fabrics industry. Take the next step in your career as Business Development Manager Coated Fabrics at Holland Colours, where your vision and expertise can help us grow. As a seasoned professional in the industry, you're no stranger to the process of transforming base materials into PVC, tensile architecture, or solar protection. With your profound understanding of market trends, you will play a crucial role in guiding us through the intricate network of brand owners and key decision makers. You know how to make new partnerships come to life. For your dedication, we offer the opportunity to influence our strategic direction, in an agile environment to make impactful decisions, and the flexibility to work from anywhere. This is your chance to build a legacy within a company that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration. 

What you’ll be doing

The heavy lifting in terms of product development has already been completed. Our offerings are fully realized solutions that have been crafted, refined, and are ready to meet the market's needs. This solid foundation allows you as Business Development Manager Coated Fabrics at Holland Colours to dedicate your time to expanding our market presence in the EMEIA region. Your focus will be on building relationships and exploring new business opportunities. Because of your established network, you know how to start a conversation with brand owners and key decision-makers. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and support the creation and execution of customer tests (as the industry isn't just about mixing colors; it's about solving problems and enhancing experiences) 
• Generate new business leads through various channels, including networking events, industry conferences, and online platforms 
• Active involvement with key industry associations 
• Lead negotiations with potential clients to establish mutually beneficial terms and conditions 
• Develop and implement effective prospecting strategies to expand the customer base 

About Holland Colours

Our employees are co-owners of the company. This is rooted in our culture: employees are engaged and in it for the long term. With this employee participation model, we are independent, and we can guarantee that we are living our purpose: helping our clients find a better way by working together. When things don’t go as planned, we always find new ways of working together. That is why we value accountability. If you take responsibility for what you do, things will work out in the end. You may work with a lot of freedom because we trust each other as colleagues. Decisions are made quickly because we are a relatively small company. This helps when we want to move fast in the changing additives and colorant industry.  

In this pivotal role as Business Development Manager Coated Fabrics at Holland Colours, collaboration is key. You'll be joining forces with our technical team, a group of colorant experts and innovators who understand the intricacies of coated fabrics down to the molecular level. With their expertise at your disposal, you'll have the tools and resources needed to turn visionary ideas into market growth. This is what you’ll need to bring:  

• An established network in the coated fabrics industry in our core product lines: PVC, tensile architecture, solar protection, or modular structure 
• A profound understanding of market trends in colorants and additives 
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or chemistry 
• 7 years of experience in Business Development or Sales  
• A proven track record in B2B sales and are available to visit clients in EMEIA 

Being Business Development Manager Coated Fabrics at Holland Colours is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact. You'll contribute to shaping our business and to the future of our industry. For your dedication we offer:

• A shareholder participation model as you become part of the Holland Colours family
• The opportunity to influence our strategic direction
• The opportunity to build your own legacy of success within the industry
• Freedom, agility, and speed to make an impact with visible results in a fast-moving company
• The ability to work from home or other locations
• A pension plan, end-of-year-bonus, performance bonus and collective health insurance