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Working with our technical specialists, you’ll turn client challenges into valuable solutions and grow key accounts.\nYou’ll also lead and coach our sales team and steer marketing initiatives, directly influencing our next stage of growth.\nYour Responsibilities\nTeam leadership\nLead, coach and manage a team of sales professionals, setting clear targets and\nsupporting their growth and performance.\nBusiness development\nGenerate new leads and business opportunities by leveraging your extensive network.\nDevelop and execute market strategies to drive business growth in data and AI.\nManage complex sales cycles and high-value negotiations.\nMarketing & visibility\nDrive marketing and visibility efforts, steering our marketing officer and shaping the local communication plan.\nRepresent Dataroots at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.\nClient solutions\nCo-develop client proposals together with our solutions team, aligning sales strategies with our technical capabilities.\nPartnerships & go-to-market\nCo-develop our partnerships and go-to-market approach together with our Partnerships Lead.\nAccount management\nProactively manage key client accounts and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.\nRequirements\nWhat we’re looking for\nProven track record in business development within the data and AI industry.\nExtensive professional network in the data & AI ecosystem, with strong connections in key industries.\nFunctional knowledge about the data & AI domain, enabling you to handle first client content-discussions independently.\nMinimum 7-10 years of experience in business development, sales, or consulting in a related field.\nProven experience in people management, ideally leading a sales team.\nStrong strategic thinking and the ability to identify long-term growth opportunities.\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.\nYou are fluent in English and Dutch. 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