Technical Business Developer

Are you an engineer ready to shift from creating products to building partnerships? Or a business developer eager to take your technical expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a Technical Business Developer to drive growth by connecting our engineering capabilities with the needs of new and existing customers.

As Technical Business Developer, you are the link between our customers and our technical teams. You understand the challenges our customers face and translate them into innovative,

profitable solutions. You thrive on building strong relationships and ensuring smooth, successful collaborations.

 Your job as a Technical Business Developer at Benchmark in bullet points:

• Developing sales strategies based on thorough market analysis

• Identifying, and acquire, new clients in north-west Europe

• Analyzing customer needs, business models, financials and market trends

• Connect to customers and translate their challenges into concrete, profitable solutions

• Identify and qualify design engineering opportunities that lead to manufacturing engagements

• Coordinate collaboration between customers, engineers, and project managers

• Monitor time, quality, and budget to ensure customer satisfaction

Our customers develop complex hardware in regulated, high-tech markets like medical, aerospace, defense and complex industrials. They range from startups to established OEMS across Europe are innovation-driven and open to collaboration.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with principal engineers to dive deep into tech, team up with program managers to pitch standout proposals, and work with our global manufacturing teams to choose the best-fit factory for each customer.

You will team up with Rienk, our business developer, combining your strengths to build lasting customer relationships and drive strategic growth.

What do we offer?

At Benchmark, you work on products that truly matter! Moreover, we are the kind of organization where you are given freedom, where entrepreneurship is rewarded, and where you have the space to bring your ideas to life. We offer you a dynamic environment with room to take quick steps, grow, and take on responsibility.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary: ranging from €4.921,- to €8.184,- gross per month based on a full-time workweek, depending on your previous work experience and educational background

• Quarterly bonus: performance-based on KPI’s.

• Vacation: enjoy 40 days paid holidays off per year (27 vacation days and 13 additional leave days).

• Opportunities for growth and development: for example, by participating in one of the many training programs offered by our Benchmark Academy.

• Flexible working hours: as long as you get your work done, Benchmark offers the flexibility to arrange your working hours in a way that suits you.

• Comprehensive onboarding program: to ensure a great start in your new role. Our 30-60-90 day plan helps you hit the ground running in this position.

• Participation in our Be-FIT program: join colleagues in sports and/or events, like volleyball or padel.

What are we looking for?

• A technical background, preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Experience in business development or the ambition and talent to grow into it

• A (proven) commercial and strategic mindset

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus

• It’s a big bonus to us if you have experience in EMS industry or selling design and manufacturing services

About Benchmark

Benchmark in Almelo is part of the multinational Benchmark Electronics Inc., a publicly traded company specializing in electronics manufacturing and providing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

At Benchmark, you work for companies that make an impact with their innovations. We develop new products that enhance safety, improve health, or increase convenience. These products are delivered from product design all the way through to volume production—and sometimes even directly to the end user. This entire process is carried out right here in Almelo.

Globally, Benchmark Electronics Inc. currently operates 23 locations. At our Almelo site, we work together with over 650 colleagues.

Interested?
Looking for more information? Feel free to contact Nienke Bloemendaal at almelo.recruitment@bench.com.

Are you excited about working at a fast-growing, internationally operating high-tech organization? Apply now!

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Benchmark.

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