Business Development Lead, Retail

Are you commercially driven and excited about building new client relationships? Do you enjoy turning complex business challenges into meaningful digital solutions? We are looking for a Business Development Lead to grow Reaktor’s retail presence in Amsterdam. We are looking for someone with an established network of personal relationships in Amsterdam and a track record of closing new business, who can take our target client list, strategize successful approaches for go-to-market, and close deals with the support of Reaktor colleagues. This is an opportunity to shape our market position, build long-term client partnerships, and play a key role in expanding our retail business.

Growing a healthy and relevant retail sales pipeline Increasing Reaktor’s brand awareness and presence in the Amsterdam retail market Building meaningful dialogue with prospective and existing clients Winning new client projects and establishing long-term partnerships Contributing to sustainable account growth We understand that building a market presence takes time. We are looking for someone who wants to build something durable — not just close quick deals. It's up to you how you want to make this happen.

Identify and engage potential retail clients in Amsterdam Initiate and lead meetings with senior stakeholders, independently or together with colleagues Explore client needs, objectives, and challenges through consultative dialogue Shape tailored solution approaches together with multidisciplinary teams Lead or co-lead proposal processes and commercial negotiations Contribute to the go-to-market strategy for the retail segment Develop thought leadership themes and participate in events, roundtables, and networking activities Help refine and evolve our new customer acquisition ways of working Support smooth transitions from sales to delivery and long-term account development

We value different backgrounds and career paths. You don’t need to have done this exact role before. What matters most is: Strong commercial instinct and growth mindset Genuine interest in retail and its digital transformation challenges Ability to build trusted relationships across client organizations Consultative selling skills — understanding, anticipating, and articulating client needs Confidence navigating complex discussions around digital solutions and custom software Ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with a team Structured and strategic approach to developing opportunities Results-oriented mindset combined with long-term relationship thinking Experience working with custom software, digital transformation, or complex technology services — either as a provider or on the client side — is highly relevant. An existing network within the Amsterdam retail market is a strong plus, but not a prerequisite if you know how to build one. Experience working with global brands is beneficial.

You get to shape and grow a key market segment in Amsterdam You combine commercial leadership with strategic problem solving You work with multidisciplinary experts to create meaningful impact for clients You have real ownership and room to influence how we approach retail You can grow into a broader commercial leadership role over time If you enjoy meeting new people, understanding their business context, and helping them discover impactful solutions — while being motivated by commercial outcomes — we’d love to hear from you.

At Reaktor Amsterdam, our benefits and perks evolve with our community, and we’re always open to new ideas that will support the wellbeing of Reaktorians. Currently, we offer the following perks: ⚒️ Tools We offer everyone a top-spec computer and a phone to work with and use at work and home. If you need other tools, like a keyboard or a mouse, we'll figure it out, too! 📲 Phone & internet To keep you connected, we'll cover an unlimited phone plan – and a proper internet connection to your home. 📊 7% pension plan We offer a 7% pension plan on top of your annual income, with the option to contribute extra directly from your gross salary. 🏥 Extensive health insurance We got you covered with extensive health insurance options through CZ. We cover the entire HI premium and reimburse the 'eigen risico'. And if you don't want CZ, we have something for you, too. 💚 Mental health support In addition to Reaktor's own Hug team helping out where ever needed, we've partnered with OpenUp to connect you with certified psychologists should you ever feel like it. 🏅 Wellbeing benefit We partner with YourCampus to offer a personalized benefit package: A monthly budget you can tailor to support your needs with a wide variety of benefits, perks and discounts on exercise classes, movie tickets, healthy food, and more. 🚲 Commuting benefit We cover your commute to work with an NS business card.