Business Development Manager (OEM)

About the Position

Are you a business-driven professional with a passion for technology and a talent for developing new markets? Do you want to build international partnerships and make a tangible contribution to the growth of an ambitious organization? Then this is your chance! RAVAS is looking for a driven Business Development Manager (OEM) who can further expand our position in Europe and capitalize on new opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll serve as the link between the market, customers, and the organization within the material handling industry. You’ll develop new business and strengthen existing relationships with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)-that is, customers who integrate our products into their own systems or end products-while combining commercial and technical expertise and working closely with Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Marketing to achieve our growth objectives.

You’ll have a lot of freedom to develop your market and make a real impact. In practice, this means that you’ll:

• Identify and acquire new OEM customers in Europe;
• Further develop existing key accounts into strategic partnerships;
• Actively explore new markets, such as AGVs and material handling attachments;
• Identify sales opportunities and translate them into concrete actions and results;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial plans and KPIs;
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver customized solutions;
• Travel regularly within Europe to maintain and expand relationships.

Requirements

• HBO level of education and thinking;
• At least 5 years of experience in international sales or business development;
• Affinity with technology and/or logistics;
• Experience with partnerships and complex (OEM) processes;
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (German is a plus);
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe;
• Independence, commercial drive, and a results-oriented mindset.

We Offer

You’ll be joining an ambitious organization where your ideas and initiative are truly valued. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role and make a visible contribution to growth.

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your knowledge, experience, and responsibilities;
• Company car;
• Bonus scheme of up to 10% of your annual salary;
• 27 vacation days + 13 ATV days;
• Option for hybrid work;
• Good pension plan (Metalektro / PME);
• Modern work environment and engaged colleagues;
• Active employee association.

About the Company

RAVAS, founded in the 1970s in Zaltbommel, has grown over the years into a global player with 150 employees. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile weighing solutions, RAVAS integrates weighing and measurement technology into various types of logistics equipment, such as hand pallet trucks, electric warehouse trucks, stackers, and forklifts. The focus is on optimizing material transport in logistics and industrial applications. By generating real-time data on material flows, RAVAS contributes to the improvement of production and logistics supply chains, with the data being transmitted directly to TMS, WMS, or ERP business systems.