Business Development Representative - French & Dutch Speaking
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at Huzzle. Remote, Netherlands · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €38,350–€44,313 across the Netherlands.
Huzzle has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Call business owners in French and Dutch to uncover sellers and arrange qualified meetings with acquisition clients
- Run phone, email and postcard outreach, adjusting message, timing and follow-up based on campaign responses
- Check whether business owners fit buyers’ acquisition criteria, then record conversations and next steps in the dashboard
- Update clients on outreach results and target feedback, and work with founders to choose sectors and test approaches
- Build toward leading seller conversations about the sale process and what buyers require
What you bring
- You speak and write French and Dutch fluently
- You have made cold calls or spoken with customers, prospects or decision-makers by phone
- You communicate clearly, stay organised and track outreach details and follow-ups carefully
- You have an interest in M&A, private equity, business acquisitions or entrepreneurship
Who this fits
This junior, full-time role suits someone ready to build relationships with business owners across Belgium, the Netherlands and France. It is fully remote, and the engagement is as an independent contractor.
From the employer
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top sales talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.
Role Type: Full-time
Engagement: Independent Contractor
About the Company
Our client operates in the business acquisitions and M&A space, connecting business owners with private equity firms, buy-and-build platforms, and potential buyers. They help acquisition-focused clients identify suitable businesses while giving business owners the opportunity to explore a sale or receive a free business valuation. Working closely with the founders, you’ll play a key role in building relationships with business owners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. This is an opportunity to join a growing business, gain hands-on exposure to M&A, and earn uncapped performance-based compensation tied to qualified meetings, signed seller mandates, and completed transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound cold calls in French and Dutch to business owners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France
- Generate qualified meetings between business owners and private equity or buy-and-build clients
- Reach out to potential sellers interested in exploring a business sale or receiving a free valuation
- Execute multichannel outreach campaigns using phone calls, follow-up emails, and handwritten postcards
- Plan and optimise outreach sequences, including messaging, timing, and follow-up cadence
- Qualify business owners and assess their alignment with client acquisition criteria
- Review and improve email sequences based on response rates and campaign performance
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, conversations, responses, and next steps in the company dashboard
- Communicate with clients regarding outreach progress, target feedback, and upcoming acquisition requirements
- Collaborate with the founders to prioritise sectors, refine messaging, and test new outreach strategies
- Gradually participate in and lead meetings with business owners, explaining the sale process and buyer requirements
Requirements
- Fluency in both French and Dutch is essential
- Previous experience with cold calling or speaking to customers, prospects, or decision-makers over the phone
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in M&A, private equity, business acquisitions, or entrepreneurship
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail when managing outreach and follow-ups
- Familiarity with Google Meet, Slack, Claude, and ChatGPT
Nice to have
- A recent degree in Business, Economics, Law, or a related field
- Exposure to M&A, corporate finance, private equity, or B2B professional services
- Experience with outbound email outreach and lead qualification
Benefits
💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams
🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services
🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network
🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement
💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals