Business Development Representative

Job Title: Business Development Representative

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Language: English

FTE: Full-Time, Hybrid (2 in-office days/week)

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 entry-level role is key to Newzoo’s go-to-market strategy and a launchpad for a commercial career with us.

You'll be the first point of contact for inbound prospects, qualifying leads, and identifying opportunities that align with our ideal customer profile. You'll support Business Development Managers in closing deals and gradually start handling your own accounts. You'll also contribute to improving our sales operations and processes to boost efficiency.

We're seeking someone entrepreneurial, motivated, proactive, and passionate about the gaming industry.

Your responsibilities:

• Qualify Newzoo’s inbound sales leads from our website, platform, and email.
• Identify high-quality opportunities by understanding prospects’ goals and needs, and book meetings for our senior business development team.
• Identify high-quality prospects and proactively reach out to those that fit our ideal customer profile.
• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle for a small subset of Newzoo’s target customers.
• Close new business and renew existing client agreements for Newzoo's Small Business tier.
• 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:

• MSc degree in Business Administration, Economics, Market Research, or similar.
• 1-2 years of sales experience (experience in media and entertainment is a plus);
• 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!

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 (60 minutes): You'll begin with a 30-minute conversation with the hiring manager to delve into your experience and skills, followed by a 30-minute session with members of the Business Development Team to get a sense of our dynamic and collaborative environment.
• 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!