Senior Business Development Manager - Dutch speaker

As a Senior Business Development Manager at Temper, you will lead the full sales cycle, focusing on one or two of our primary verticals: logistics, hospitality, facility, or retail.

Before engaging with potential clients, you will conduct thorough research on market trends, buyer/user personas, company profiles, and regional coverage. Your goal will be to onboard new customers, ensure their long-term success, and optimize their engagement within our marketplace. Leveraging your extensive commercial expertise, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the business development team.

The Opportunity

In the Business Development team, our challenge is to continuously drive company growth by acquiring new clients and exceeding our sales targets. The diversity of prospects across various verticals makes the role dynamic and multifaceted. In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on Temper's growth trajectory. We foster an open-minded environment that encourages innovation, allowing you to contribute fresh ideas and help shape our overall strategy.

Additionally, you'll have the chance to share your expertise with junior team members, contributing to their professional development and the success of the team as a whole.

The team

The BD team consists of seven dynamic and dedicated colleagues. Four of them serve as proactive Business Development Managers, actively reaching out to potential new clients to grow our customer base. We also have two team members focusing on handling inbound leads and another who specializes in reactivating past clients to bring them back on board.

Our team culture is informal and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy team activities and have fun together. At the same time, we hold each other accountable, especially during our Monday morning meetings where we set ambitious goals and track progress towards hitting our targets.

How we work

At Temper, we embrace a dynamic hybrid work model that blends the best of both worlds: the energy of our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris, and London, and the flexibility to work from home. We believe in empowering our team to thrive in a way that suits them best.

Need a change of scenery? You'll find the support and flexibility to make the most of your talents at Temper.

What makes you a great fit

Over 5 years of relevant experience in a SaaS or marketplace environment, with a background as a Business Development Manager or Account Executive, ideally within logistics, hospitality, facility management, or retail sectors.

Proven expertise in outbound sales, with a strong grasp of driving lead generation and building pipelines.

In-depth knowledge of key sales methodologies such as MEDD(P)IC, SPICED, or Challenger Sales.

Strong ability to manage pipeline and prospecting activities with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

Skilled at understanding broader business objectives, identifying key decision-makers, crafting tailored solutions, and effectively navigating complex sales scenarios.

Proficient in leveraging data from various systems to shape and optimize sales strategies.

Proficient in Dutch and English language, both written and spoken.

Bonus points if you have

Proven experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Salesloft, and/or Looker.

A well-established network within one of our key verticals.

How we make your life work

Flexible working (for real). We focus on results, not on what time you start or where you do your work.

Unlimited vacation days. As long as you get a thumbs-up from your manager, you can always take vacation days to rest and recoup your energy.

Company Equity Plan (SARs). We want everyone at Temper to Own It and be part of our growth and success!

Learning & Developing budget. Once a year you'll receive a generous personal budget to develop your skills.

Personal well-being budget. Annually you have access to a well-being budget - we provide a dedicated budget in order to bring your best self to work every day!

Travel expenses if you come to the office. Additionally, we have great lunch options waiting for you too!

Home working allowance. Plus a home office budget for a comfy desk chair, laptop, and whatever else you need.

Remote workplace facilitation. We facilitate the possibility to rent a desk/space at a co-working space for a limited amount of cost. Our aim is to encourage people, who work remotely, to rent a desk in an inspiring and energizing environment.

Flexible bank holidays. In order to nurture an inclusive work environment, we offer the possibility to exchange bank holidays to match your own culture, heritage, and traditions.

Sabbatical leave. We strongly believe that taking a proper break can be of great value for both your professional and personal life. That is why we offer 2 months of paid leave to colleagues with over 5 years at Temper!

Temper Summits. We believe in fostering a strong sense of community and knowledge-sharing. We share to succeed! Regardless of where you are based, twice a year we gather for the Temper Summits bringing the whole team together to collaborate, learn, and have some fun!

We are Temper

Are you passionate about helping people adjust work to fit their lives, not the other way around? At Temper, our mission is to revolutionize the labor market with technology, making it fairer, more accessible, and efficient. We empower the new generation of workers who crave flexibility and control over when and where they work— by providing them with a solution right at their fingertips!

What makes our platform successful is that it is built around our users' needs - We do it for them! We take pride in our user-centric approach, constantly evolving to meet their demands and exceed expectations. Our goal is to give businesses a tool that lets them easily connect with great people looking for flexible shift work.

At Temper, every team member has the opportunity to make a significant impact. Our core value, "We Own It," drives our culture (quite literally, as you will see in our equity plan). We believe in empowering you to take ownership and responsibility, so that together, we can take Temper to the next level.

Our unique culture is proudly embodied by our colleagues at Temper. With over 17 nationalities represented, we embrace remote work across more than 10 countries, alongside our bustling offices in Amsterdam, London, and Paris. Several times a year, we come together to connect, share knowledge, and foster our vibrant community.

Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the future of work! Your passion and dedication will shape the way millions approach their careers worldwide.

Apply now! What can you expect afterward?

Recruiter call (30 minutes)

Manager interview (45-60 minutes)

Business Case ( 60 minutes)

Team Fit interview (45 minutes)

Bar raiser interview (30 minutes)

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