New Business Manager

As New Business Manager, you will identify and develop new business opportunities for the Netherlands team, translating client challenges into compelling, tech-enabled solutions. You’ll work within the Experience & Engineering group to win new brands and shape engagements that blend technology, design, and strategy. You’ll build relationships with senior decision-makers and manage end-to-end pipelines, collaborating with delivery leads to craft persuasive pitches. This role offers impact through growth, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to emerging tech like AI.

• hybrid working policy
• 23–24 vacation days with buy-up option
• learning programs (DEPT/YOU)
• health contributions and wellness discounts
• bike leasing discount
• NS Business Card for commuting

• Build and nurture relationships with marketing and tech decision-makers, translating challenges into clear solutions.
• Represent DEPT in client conversations with knowledge across digital experience, engineering, and AI.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities; manage pipeline from first contact to signed proposal.
• Collaborate with delivery leads, solution architects, and strategists to develop proposals and pitches.
• Develop familiarity with key technology partners (Shopify, Adobe, Optimizely) to create opportunities.

• Previous experience in business development, consultative sales, or client-facing roles in a digital/tech environment.
• Experience selling project-based work in digital experience, ecommerce, CMS, PIM, DAM, or related services.
• Comfort engaging with senior stakeholders up to director level, with potential to grow into C-level conversations.
• Structured prospecting and pipeline management; ability to move deals forward.
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex ideas for clients.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams.

• Collaborative by nature
• Strong communication
• Strategic thinking
• CRM tools (Salesforce)
• Understanding of CMS, PIM, DAM, content supply chain
• Familiarity with digital experience platforms