Business Development Manager

Are you ready to make a real commercial impact in a technical, international environment?

At Connect Group, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding our business and customer relationships across six strategic markets:

• Industry
• Infrastructure
• Automotive & Off-Road
• Railway
• Healthcare
• Defense & Avionics

You’ll join a dynamic, fast-growing international company active in two core activities:
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Cable & Wiring Services (CWS).

Within our hands-on and approachable company culture, you’ll enjoy the freedom to shape your commercial responsibilities, develop long-term customer relationships, and help drive our business forward.

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Identify, pursue, and acquire new customers and business opportunities through acquisition, networking, trade fairs, and lead generation.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop and implement strategic acquisition plans, commercial agendas, and budgets.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to generate qualified leads and anticipate market trends.
• Promote our services by translating customer needs into tailored proposals aligned with Connect Group’s core competencies.
• Independently negotiate and close commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines.
• Coordinate project handover and implementation via the Customer Relations Manager (CRM).
• Maintain accurate customer data and reporting in our CRM system.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Unit Manager and internal teams on commercial priorities.

• Travel for client visits and international trade shows (approx. 20% of your time).

   

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, preferably within the EMS and/or CWS sector.
• Strong B2B commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with analytical insight and a performance-driven mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
• Strong sense of ownership and customer focus.
• Willing to travel up to 20% for customer meetings and fairs.
• Valid Category B driver’s license.
• Experience with subcontracting is considered a strong asset.

• Result- and action-oriented mindset with a high work rate.
• Strong commercial drive and the ability to close deals independently.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: identify market opportunities and dare to act on them.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Able to empathize with clients and build lasting trust-based relationships.
• Adaptive, flexible, and resilient in the face of changing circumstances.
• Curious, creative, and initiative-taking.

• Intensive onboarding and coaching for your success.
• Competitive salary package including:
  • Company car with European fuel card
  • Pension plan
  • Hospitalisation insurance
• Hybrid working model: office, home or on the road – depending on the task.
• Broad commercial responsibilities with room for autonomy and impact.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing international company.
• Open and collaborative team culture with accessible leadership.

Ready to make a difference?
Join Connect Group and help shape the future of technology-driven manufacturing in Europe.

👉 Apply now and take the next step in your commercial career.