New Business Developer

Sales New Business Developer . Location Netherlands Hybrid (flexible schedule, regularly at our Zoetermeer office) Employment Full-time Team Sales Not an account manager who maintains existing relationships. You are the hunter who opens new doors with C-level and IT decision-makers, taking cold contacts all the way to closed deals.

Actively bring in new clients for DEFION's portfolio: pentesting, security monitoring and incident response Open doors yourself: leverage your network and take cold contacts from first call to closed deal Understand risk profiles and match prospects to the right Managed Services (Prevent, Detect, Respond and Governance) Prepare high-quality proposals and quotes: clear, compelling and client-focused Organise workshops, lunches and masterclasses for prospects and existing relationships Attend sector events to actively build new contacts and identify opportunities We also expect you to: Make technically complex topics accessible to non-technical stakeholders Stay committed to a deal: long sales cycles do not put you off Know when to bring in a colleague or specialist to win a client Embrace the unknown: finding and converting new clients energises you

Proven sales experience in cybersecurity: building pipeline and closing deals Experience with managed security solutions: MDR and pentesting University or university of applied sciences level of education Strong command of Dutch and English Independent and proactive: you do not need daily supervision Results-driven: you dislike losing a deal and do everything to win the next one Genuine interest in cybersecurity: you keep developing your knowledge

Broad understanding of the Dutch cybersecurity landscape and relevant legislation such as NIS2, DORA and ISO 27001 Experience with complex B2B services with longer sales cycles Network with C-level decision-makers in sectors that still lack adequate security solutions

Why you will love working here Competitive salary + bonus A salary that matches your experience, plus an attractive bonus scheme based on your results. Lease car, laptop and phone A lease car of your choice, plus a top smartphone and laptop from day one. Grow with us We are scaling fast. Want to grow into a bigger role? We will map that path together. Flexible hybrid work Flexible schedule, frequently at client sites, regularly at our Zoetermeer office. You decide what works best. Team spirit and culture Daily lunch buffet, team outings, monthly get-togethers and study trips. A close-knit team that works and celebrates together. Permanent contract path Start with a one-year contract. If the fit is right, a permanent contract follows. Send your CV and motivation. We respond within 3 business days. You can also email directly to [email protected] Name * Last name Email * LinkedIn profile Motivation * Send application By applying you agree to our privacy policy . Other open positions Sales Business Developer Manage key accounts and introduce our Active Defense services to new and existing clients. Offensive Security Senior Security Specialist Full-spectrum offensive security. Shape your own role at DEFION. Defensive Security Medior SOC Analyst The sharp eye in our 24/7 MDR operations with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.

Build the client portfolio of a fast-growing security company DEFION Security protects more than 1,000 organisations, including names like AFAS, AZ Alkmaar and SURF. With 20+ years of security expertise and 100+ certified specialists, we are one of the leading managed security providers in the Netherlands. And we are growing fast. As a New Business Developer, you are at the heart of that growth. You work closely with our Prevent, Detect, Respond and Governance teams to match prospects to the security solution that truly fits. Pentesting, security monitoring, incident response: you understand the portfolio and translate it into the language of the client.