Business Development Manager North America

About the Position

We are seeking a Business Development Manager for North America to expand Icecat's footprint in the US and Canada, focusing on new business and ecosystem building.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager who will further develop Icecat’s footprint in North America. Your responsibility will be to manage our existing clients and expand our business in the US and Canada. The emphasis will be on new businesses and building an ecosystem of brand manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Create an Icecat ecosystem in the US and Canada by connecting brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers via Icecat`s freemium and premium solutions
• Identify and approach decision-makers within the target client organization and generate recurring revenue
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and continuously explore expansion opportunities
• Prepare and execute contract negotiations
• Develop and implement sales-driven marketing / promotional activities
• Participate in trade fair shows / Set up of customer events
• Reports to the Commercial Director

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in International Business, Economics, BA, or similar studies
• Strong affinity with e-commerce platforms and services
• Self-reliant team player
• Structured way of working, basing decisions on solid analysis
• Negotiation and organizational skills
• Self-confidence, friendly and customer-driven
• Strong communication skills and dynamic personality
• 5 years experience in account management and sales
• Work experience in the SaaS business is a plus
• Flexible working with different time zones
• Network in the IT and electronics industry is a big plus
• Native US and fluent English; other languages are a plus
• Proven track record and contact in the B2B area
• Hands-on and target-oriented

We Offer

• Cozy office in Amsterdam
• Tasty snacks and fruits at the office
• Company laptop
• Competitive salary
• Team-building events abroad
• Friday drinks and team outings
• Working in an informal setting with a young, multi-national team
• Transparent and flexible culture

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you! Not sure you’re a perfect fit? Reach out anyway. We’re looking for awesome individuals, not folks who perfectly match a job posting 🤩.