Business Development Associate - DACH - Growing Impact Scale Up

• Make an impact: Contribute to a meaningful cause - creating sustainable and secure food supply chains;

• Grow rapidly with the company: Just as the company grows rapidly, so can your career;

• Warm & supportive team: Become part of a team that celebrates collaboration and innovation - with hackathons, team events, monthly "Thirsty Thursday", boat parties, the Simvia Dance Event, and much more!

• Inclusive environment: We value diversity and want to create an environment where all people can thrive;

• Daily office lunch & many team activities: Shared daily lunches in the office and regular team meetings that foster a strong sense of community;

• Flexible working models: We offer the possibility to work from our office in Amsterdam or partially remote - at least 3 days per week in the office;

• Outstanding office location: Work in our office in the center of Amsterdam with the best views from our own rooftop terrace, as well as travel expense reimbursement (for distances of +10 km).

Note: We want to fill this position as soon as possible, so preference will be given to individuals who can start immediately or at short notice.

Diversity & Inclusion at Simvia
We believe in the strength of different perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Regardless of your background, identity, or beliefs, you are welcome here.
Become part of our journey
If you are excited about making a significant contribution to the food industry and growing with a forward-thinking company, we look forward to hearing from you.
For questions regarding this job advertisement, please contact our People & Culture team at people.and.culture@simvia.com

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• Make an impact: Contribute to a meaningful cause, creating sustainable and safe food supply chains

• Grow rapidly with the company: As the company scales rapidly so can your career;

• Warm & supportive people: Join a team that celebrates collaboration and innovation, with hackathons, team events, monthly Thirsty Thursday, boat parties, Simvia Dance Event, and much more!

• Inclusive environment: We cherish diversity and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive;

• Daily office lunches & loads of team activities: Daily office lunches together and regular team gatherings that foster a strong sense of community;

• Flexible work options: We offer the possibility to work from our office in Amsterdam or partially remotely a minimum of 3 days per week in the office;

• Amazing office location: Work from our office in the center of Amsterdam with the best view from our very own rooftop terrace and compensation for traveling to the office when applicable (travel distance +10km)

Disclaimer: We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, so candidates who can start immediately or at short notice are preferred.

Become part of our mission to revolutionize supply chains
We are a fast-growing SaaS scale-up on a mission to shape a sustainable future for the food industry. With four years of continuous 100% annual growth, we are looking for a dedicated Business Development Associate to drive innovation in global food supply chains within the DACH region. Shape the future of food sustainability with us!

About Simvia
We are committed to making global food supply chains more transparent, sustainable, and secure. Our team is building the world's largest network in the food and beverage industry to support buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with insights that ensure food safety and sustainability. Together, we simplify compliance for a better world - and have fun doing it.

Role Overview
As a Business Development Associate, you will proactively identify and contact potential leads. Through cold outreach, emails, social media, and targeted engagement, you will connect with key decision-makers in the DACH region, introduce them to Simvia's solutions, and schedule appointments for our sales team. Your work ensures that our Account Executives have full calendars filled with high-quality opportunities, thereby creating the foundation for meaningful partnerships with a sustainable impact.

We're a fast-growing SaaS scale-up on a mission to shape a sustainable future for the food industry. With four years of continuous 100% year-on-year growth, we're looking for a passionate Business Development Associate to help drive innovation in global food supply chains across the DACH region. Join us and shape the future of food sustainability with us!

We are committed to transforming global food supply chains, making them more transparent, sustainable, and safe. Our team is building the world's largest food and beverage network to empower buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with insights that ensure food safety and sustainability. Together, we are simplifying compliance for a better world and having fun doing it.

As a Business Development Associate, you'll proactively identify and reach out to potential leads. Through cold calling, emailing, social and targeted outreach, you'll connect with key decision-makers in the DACH region, introducing Simvia's solutions and securing meetings for our sales team. Your work ensures that our Account Executives have full schedules of high-quality opportunities, setting the foundation for meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable impact.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead generation: Proactive identification and research of potential leads in DACH markets to create new opportunities;

• Cold outreach: Initiating cold calls and targeted outreach to win over decision-makers and introduce Simvia's solutions;

• Appointment setting: Ensuring appointments with prospects to guarantee a continuous stream of qualified opportunities for the Account Executives;

• Pipeline management: Maintaining and updating the CRM system to track leads, ensuring a full pipeline for the sales team;

• Continuous improvement: Building industry knowledge and further developing your skills, supported by an experienced team.

• Lead generation: Proactively identify and research potential leads in DACH markets to create new opportunities;

• Cold outreach: Initiate cold calls and targeted outreach to engage decision-makers and introduce Simvia's solutions;

• Appointment setting: Secure meetings with prospects, ensuring a steady stream of qualified opportunities for the Account Executives;

• Pipeline management: Maintain and update the CRM system to track leads, ensuring a full pipeline for the sales team;

• Continuous improvement: Building industry knowledge and developing your skills supported by an experienced team around you.

• Motivated to grow and learn: You are a curios, excited about learning new skills and building a career in sales;

• Early career growth: 1+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in marketing, client services, business development or sales;

• German fluency: Proficiency in German is required to establish strong client relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders in the DACH market

• Team-orientated mindset: A desire to contribute to building a strong foundation for Simvia's future growth, together with the team.

• Strong communicator: You express yourself clearly and warmly, and feel comfortable picking up the phone to build genuine rapport with decision-makers.

• Proactive hunter mentality: You take ownership of your outreach, with a focus on cold calling and being consistent to secure meetings with potential leads, ensuring the Account Executives have a steady pipeline;

• Organise & result-oriented: Skilled at prioritising and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in the food industry and growing with a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you.