Business Development Representative

About Newzoo:

Newzoo is the global leader in PC and console games data, empowering companies to make confident strategic and operational decisions. With years of expertise, Newzoo provides best-in-class proprietary data through a platform offering game-level metrics, gamer insights, market intelligence, and storefront data. Trusted by 80% of the top game developers and publishers, Newzoo is the most quoted and reliable source for PC and console gaming insights.

About the role:

We're looking for a passionate Business Development Representative to join our Commercial Team in Amsterdam. This role is key to Newzoo’s go-to-market strategy and a launchpad for a commercial career with us.

You will be responsible for generating outbound opportunities to support the Business Development team’s sales pipeline, reaching out to relevant contacts across different industries. You will also be the first point of contact for inbound prospects, qualifying leads, and ensuring a strong pipeline of businesses that align with our ideal customer profile.

We're seeking someone entrepreneurial, motivated, proactive, and passionate about the gaming industry who is excited to reach out to potential business partners independently.

Your responsibilities:

• Identify high-quality prospects and proactively reach out to those that fit our ideal customer profile.
• Identify high-quality opportunities by understanding prospects’ goals and needs, and book meetings for our senior business development team.
• Qualify Newzoo’s inbound sales leads from our website, platform, and email.
• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle for a small subset of Newzoo’s target customers.
• Engage customers through interactive campaigns and messaging to increase adoption, engagement, and retention.
• Work as a team player and liaise with other departments to share feedback to enhance customer satisfaction and improve processes.
• Become an expert on Newzoo’s product offerings and platform, as well as our industry and clients.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the games market, specifically PC and Console.

Your profile:

• 2-4 years in business development, with experience hitting outbound sales KPIs.
• MSc degree in Business Administration, Economics, Market Research, or similar.
• Ambitious for a career in sales, driven by goals and personal development.
• Flawless English (written and spoken).
• Have the right to work in the Netherlands.
• A passion for the games market and its biggest trends.
• We love quirks! If you have unique interests or talents, we will work them into your personal development.

Our offer:

• Join an Ambitious Team: Be part of a young, energetic team with endless opportunities to grow within the company.
• Hybrid Work Setup: Enjoy the flexibility of working from our Amsterdam office or home, with a work-from-home budget, travel reimbursement, and healthy lunches prepared by our in-house chef.
• Work from Anywhere: Freedom to work from another country for up to 6 weeks every year.
• Industry Leaders: Collaborate directly with industry leaders, shaping the future of games, hardware, media, and tech.
• Fun Culture: Experience a fast-paced, collaborative, fun-loving, and transparent culture.
• Personal Development: Benefit from a personal development budget of €1500, plus tools and opportunities to grow your career.
• Awesome Team Events: Enjoy team outings, in-office celebrations, and more.
• Health & Wellness: Access health benefits, a wellness budget, and a fitness program.
• Mental Wellness: Get unlimited access to mental wellness support through OpenUp.
• Pension Plan: We invest in your future with a comprehensive pension plan.
• And More: There's always more to discover!

How to Apply

Instead of a traditional cover letter, we’d love to see how you think and how you approach real-world challenges. Please include the following in your application:

1. Introduction – Tell us a little about yourself.

2. Motivation – Why are you interested in this role at Newzoo?

3. Case Challenge – Imagine you are given a list of 100 companies from various industries. Your goal is to schedule as many meetings as possible with these companies. Briefly describe your approach. If your plan includes written outreach (emails, LinkedIn messages, etc.), please provide a short example, keeping in mind what you know about Newzoo and our industry focus.

Important Notes:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the Netherlands, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
• AI-generated responses will not be considered. We want to see your original thinking and approach.

Hiring steps:

• Application Submission: Send us your resume and cover letter to kickstart your journey with us! We value authenticity and genuine interest in the role. Applications generated by AI will not be considered. Please ensure your application reflects your own voice, experience, and motivation.
• Screening Call (30 minutes): We'll have a friendly chat to get to know you better and discuss your fit for the role.
• Interview Day (45 minutes): You'll begin with a 45-minute conversation with the hiring manager to delve into your experience and skills.
• Assessment (1 hour): Showcase your talents through a fun and challenging skills assessment.
• Offer: If you're the perfect match, you'll receive a job offer to join our amazing team!

Interested?

Please upload your CV/resume and motivation letter explaining why Newzoo, what makes you perfect for this position, and your quirks!