Senior Business Development Manager

Role Description
The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities for Gen Z Media Agency. This full-time, on-site role based in Netherlands involves prospecting startups, D2C brands, and growing businesses, leading discovery calls, and building tailored proposals across performance marketing, SEO, social media, web design, and branding services. The person in this role will manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and pipeline management to contract negotiation and onboarding, working closely with the founder and internal teams to ensure smooth handover and client satisfaction. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing go-to-market strategies, nurturing relationships with key decision-makers, tracking sales metrics, and contributing to case studies and growth initiatives. The role also requires staying current with digital marketing trends and the startup ecosystem to position the agency as a trusted growth partner in the market.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in business development, B2B sales, or agency sales, preferably in digital marketing or advertising.
Strong skills in lead generation, prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals with startups, D2C brands, or growth-stage businesses.
Ability to conduct effective client discovery, build tailored proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage stakeholder relationships.
Solid understanding of digital marketing domains such as performance marketing, SEO, social media, web design, and branding to communicate value to clients.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Experience using CRM tools, sales reporting, and data-driven decision-making to track performance and optimize outreach strategies.
Proactive, target-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, founder-led startup environment and take ownership of revenue goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field;

Work arrangement
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