Business Development Manager - Europe

Full-time - Lochem, The Netherlands
International Environment

With around 80 colleagues and being part of the global ITW Group, you benefit from both a close-knit workplace and the backing of a worldwide organisation.
Room for Professional Growth

Employees are encouraged to explore their strengths, develop new skills, and build expertise in their role, with opportunities to grow into areas that match their talents.
Efficient, No-Nonsense Culture

Flat communication lines mean decisions are made quickly and without unnecessary layers, keeping the work straightforward and focused.

 
Company Events and Activities

Regular activities such as summer barbecues, a Christmas celebration, and outings organised by the staff association add variety to the working year.

 

Identify Opportunities and Drive Strategic Growth

Are you driven by the challenge of uncovering unmet customer needs, identifying emerging market opportunities, and transforming insights into the next generation of business growth?

ITW Industrial Static Control is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop new growth opportunities across Europe. This role sits at the intersection of customers, markets, technology, and innovation, helping shape where our business goes next.

In this high-impact role, you will uncover unmet needs, emerging applications, and underserved market segments where ITW Industrial Static Control can create differentiated value. Working closely with end users, OEMs, Sales and business leadership, you will identify opportunities, validate market needs, assess competitive dynamics, and build business cases that support long-term growth. 

Who are we?

ITW Industrial Static Control, including Simco-Ion and Eltex, is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in engineered industrial solutions. We provide innovative static control technologies to customers in industries including Medical, Automotive, Plastics, Packaging, Printing and General Electronics.

At ITW Electrostatics we foster a pleasant working environment and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees to take ownership, challenge assumptions, and create meaningful impact.

We organize enjoyable annual events, such as BBQs and a Christmas party. Furthermore, our active employee association organizes fun outings for employees and their partners.

What will you do?

As Business Development Manager - Europe, you will lead efforts to identify and quantify new growth opportunities across existing and emerging market segments. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Perform market research and develop business cases to assess business potential and ROI.
  • Contribute to enhancement of existing products for identifying opportunities within specified Market segments.
  • Identify and pursue business opportunities: leveraging field insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence to drive growth.
  • Create market segment specific sales approaches.
  • Create application specific product use examples and ROI calculations.
  • Contribute to product development by testing ideas in the marketplace and documenting results.
  • Leverage relationships with existing customers to gather testimonials and improve market penetration.
  • Implement outreach campaigns to potential contacts utilizing internal and external resources.
  • Create a strategy for penetration of large non ITW Industrial Static Control accounts and tactics for overcoming objections.
  • Contribute to business development strategies and provide input into annual business development plans for relevant areas
  • Work with other business developers to optimize market segment opportunities.
  • Travel 50% mostly within Europe, with occasional trips to India, China and the US.

What are you bringing?

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related discipline required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, engineering, or technical business environment.
  • Experience working in B2B markets and engaging directly with customers and channel partners.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and pursuing business opportunities, leveraging field insights and competitive intelligence to drive growth.
  • Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve key initiatives.
  • Proven Experience as a Highly Motivated, Results Driven, Self Starter.
  • Strong Computer skills including MS Office Suite Software & CRM related software.

What do we offer?

As an employee at ITW Static Control, you benefit from:

  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation and ownership.
  • A high-impact role influencing future global growth strategy.
  • Significant visibility with senior leadership and global business teams.
  • The opportunity to help shape future products, solutions, and market strategies.
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
  • Flexible remote working arrangements.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities within ITW, a Fortune 500 Global Industrial leader.
  • Regular international travel and exposure to diverse markets, customers, and business cultures.

Join our team.

Does this sound like the perfect challenge for you, and do you want to be part of our team? Then send your CV and a motivation letter to HR@simco-ion.nl as soon as possible and tell us why you are the perfect candidate for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have any questions or would you like to get acquainted? Then please call Marlies Nijman, HR Manager, at +31 6 83495137.

Recruitment agencies contacting us regarding this vacancy are not welcome.

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