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As a Business Development Manager Brand Impact, you will be responsible for the entire commercial process: from initial contact to signed agreement. You will spar with marketing, brand, and insights teams, deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations, and advise on the best research approach. <\/p>

You will actively build a strong pipeline (outbound and inbound) and work closely with Brand Impact colleagues on sharp proposals and quotations. Afterwards, you will ensure a smooth handover to the expert teams. <\/p>

A selection of your tasks as Business Development Manager Brand Impact:<\/p>

• Generate leads yourself and follow up on inbound leads (e.g., via content, events, and referrals);<\/li>
• Qualify prospects and delve into brand and campaign objectives (refining the brief);<\/li>
• Actively develop new business (by phone and via LinkedIn\/network), including cold acquisition where necessary;Build and expand relationships with marketing, brand, and insights stakeholders;<\/li>
• Deliver presentations, demonstrations, and substantive pitches;<\/li>
• Develop quotations and proposals with the team;<\/li>
• Identify opportunities with existing clients and convert them into follow-up assignments.<\/li><\/ul>

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  You are energised by new business and building strong client relationships. You are commercially astute, curious, and genuinely interested in brands and campaigns. You know how to not only convince clients but also to build lasting relationships with them. <\/p>

  • Higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level;<\/li>
  • 2\u20135 years of experience in sales\/business development (B2B), preferably in (marketing) services, research, or consultancy;<\/li>
  • Strong in substantive discussions: you listen, ask probing questions, and translate needs into concrete solutions;<\/li>
  • Proactive, energetic, and structured: you maintain control of your pipeline and take ownership;<\/li>
  • You enjoy making new contacts and are not afraid of outbound activities;<\/li>
  • An affinity for market research, brands, and campaigns is a distinct advantage;<\/li>
  • Available for 32\u201340 hours per week.<\/li><\/ul>

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    • You have at least 5 years of experience and a university working\/thinking level;<\/li>
    • You are a convincing conversational partner for international sponsorship and marketing managers;<\/li>
    • You possess strategic and analytical thinking skills;<\/li>
    • You work independently and take initiative, but also have a keen eye for others;<\/li>
    • The professional sports and sponsorship world holds no secrets for you;<\/li>
    • The English language is no problem for you (speaking and writing);<\/li>
    • You can talk to us about everything related to sports;<\/li>
    • You bring enthusiasm, ambition, and positivity to our team.<\/li><\/ul>

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      For this position, a good command of the Dutch language and residency in the Netherlands are required.<\/em><\/p>

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      • A role with real impact, where you build one of Blauw’s most important propositions;<\/li>
      • Plenty of freedom and responsibility to create your own success;<\/li>
      • Working at the intersection of commerce, research, data, and marketing strategy;<\/li>
      • A modern office on the Coolsingel (with a terrace) and an informal, energetic culture;<\/li>
      • Hybrid working: you decide where and when you work, in consultation;<\/li>
      • Market-conform salary, good bonus scheme, and room for growth;<\/li>
      • Fun and sport: communal lunch, drinks\/parties, bootcamps, and (competitive) table football.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Will you join us?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        We believe it’s important that you continue to develop yourself. Employees are given the space to deepen their knowledge and the freedom to choose their own path to success. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Great team of people.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        You’ll work with colleagues who are forward-thinking and encourage each other to make things a little better, smarter, or easier for our clients and ourselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Rotterdam's best workplace.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Our huge terrace above Stadhuisplein can be used for working, lunching, having coffee, meetings, or exercising with colleagues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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