Business Development Manager

Leadership in mobility and a strong commercial vision. It is within reach with this full-time job as Business Development Manager in Machelen (Hybrid). We are Commerce within Athlon. Getting you there.

Your road to success

The Business Development Manager is responsible for prospecting activities, acquisition of new customers and achieving the new business targets for his/her area. Intensive presence in the field, on site at the customer premises and visibility within the mobility community is essential for this external position. He/she works systematically and draws up a strategic prospecting plan of his/her area to identify potential customers, taking into account Athlon's commercial strategy as well as market and sector developments.
He/she develops activities to generate leads and actively contributes to the success of marketing activities.

Let’s talk Athlon

Hi there We're Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz Group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, you can conclude that we have already covered the necessary kilometers. Do we take that lead for granted? Absolutely not. It makes us more ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues, we are shaping sustainable mobility. We're proud of that. From vehicle leasing to fleet solutions and from electrification to contributions to the sharing economy.

Leave it to us

“Changing customer needs, strong volatility in the mobility market and the Athlon ambition to grow significantly, make this role is more exciting than ever before”.
- Michiel Alferink, Managing Director.

What drives you

Become the best version of yourself. Very normal at Athlon, because all our colleagues run on a healthy dose of ambition. What do you take with you as Business Development Manager? Absolutely your positive energy, enthusiasm & strong commercial mindset. In addition, you:
You have a Master degree or you can prove you have comparable professional experience.
You have 4 to 6 years of commercial work experience, at least 2 to 3 years of which in a similar role. A proven track record in a complex B2B environment, preferably in financial services, is a must. Experience with the mobility / leasing sector is a plus.
You keep an overview and structure your work by means of prospecting planning, time management and monitoring KPIs.
You are able to work under pressure and have a flexible, pragmatic and proactive attitude to work towards deadlines.
You are a motivated hunter and networking is in your genes.
You have experience with identifying and maximizing commercial opportunities during visits, trade fairs, events, etc.
You possess sufficient self-reflection, learning ability and you want to continue working on your personal development.
You have excellent communicative skills.
You speak and write fluent Dutch, French and English.

Always on the move

Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day. Creating an optimal workplace that fits you is an important part of this.

In addition to building an (international) career, as a Business Development Manager, you can count on a:
A competitive fixed salary;
Pro rata 13th month and holiday allowance;
Company car + fuel card;
27 days of paid leave (based on 39,17hours/week);
Variable bonus (10%) based on Athlon company targets;
Flexible working hours with possibility to work from home/remote;
Company pension scheme & hospitalization insurance;
Meal vouchers / Ecocheques;
Other benefits related with specific job grade;
Route to your new job

So get behind the wheel yourself. Go for challenge, variety and personal development.

Are we both excited? Then a first interview will follow.
An online assessment and/or assignment is part of the selection procedure.
During the second interview, we will talk more extensively about the content of the function and you’ll meet some of your potential colleagues at Athlon
Do we have a match? Then you will receive the proposal with the terms of employment in your inbox.

Please do not make use of this vacancy as an acquisition opportunity.