Business Development Manager

Industry & BD Experience 2+ years of Business Development or New Channel Development experience in Benelux's 3C, consumer electronics, or accessories market. Demonstrated ability to bring new retail partners from 0 to 1 (please provide examples in your application). Local Channel Knowledge Familiarity with at least 2–3 of the following: Bol.com, Coolblue, Vanden Borre, MediaMarkt Benelux, BCC, or similar regional retailers. Skills Strong negotiation and deal-making skills. Ability to build commercial proposals, calculate ROI, and present business cases to internal stakeholders. Entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset – comfortable with ambiguity and early-stage market development. Language & Work Authorization Fluent in English and Dutch (required). Must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands or Belgium. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. New Channel Development Identify and prioritize new distribution channels in Benelux, including:Specialty 3C/IT retail chains (e.g.Vanden Borre, MediaMarkt Benelux, BCC, Coolblue)、APR (Authorized Premium Reseller) and FMCG-adjacent channels. Conduct market research to assess feasibility, ROI, and long-term growth potential of each channel. Partnership Negotiation & Onboarding Lead end-to-end business development, drive partnerships from pilot phase to full-scale rollout. Work very closely with HQ team to ensure all necessary operational setup (logistics,pricing, marketing assets) is completed for new partners. Pilot & Performance Tracking Define success metrics for pilot programs (sell-through, sell-out, inventory velocity). Track and analyze early performance, and make data-driven recommendations to scale or discontinue partnerships. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with China-based Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to align new channel onboarding with product availability and brand guidelines. Feed local market intelligence (competitor pricing, channel trends, partner feedback) back to headquarters. Market Coverage Travel regularly within Benelux to meet potential partners, conduct in-person negotiations, and audit pilot execution.