Business Development Manager

Job Description

Zaptec powers your next adventure

We combine the latest tech with human-centered design to offer highly intuitive and efficient EV chargers that ensure easier access to personal electric transport.

This gives people the freedom and potential to travel into a more sustainable future. How neat is that?

Within just a few years, we've built our domestic market-leading position by supplying superior charging installations for housing co-ops and private homes alike.

As a Norwegian EV pioneer, our goals are aimed at bringing the best charging technology to the rest of the world. Are you up for this challenge?

What your day would look like

In this role, you'll actively grow the Zaptec ecosystem in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

You open doors, spot opportunities that others might miss and turn them into long-term partnerships.

You'll work closely with our Benelux team in Amsterdam and connect with key players in the EV space such as CPOs, wholesalers, car brands and EMS providers.

You'll be mainly focused on mapping and creating new opportunities, validating concepts, building relationships and developing strategic collaborations.

What your day might include

• Identifying, approaching and onboarding new partners in the EV market.
• Discovering and shaping collaboration and integration opportunities with partners.
• Strengthening and expanding Zaptec's presence in the Benelux together with the local team.
• Closely tracking market developments, competitors and EV trends, and turning insights into action.
• Representing Zaptec at industry events, trade shows, partner meetings and networking events.
• Delivering trainings for wholesalers and installers.
• Organising seminars or knowledge sessions to share insights, build relationships and generate leads.

Is this you?

You feel at ease in both commercial and more technical conversations. You quickly understand how different stakeholders operate and where Zaptec can add value. You bring curiosity, credibility and a natural ability to move conversations forward. You enjoy creating your own opportunities, taking ownership and acting pragmatically. And you like working where tech, partnerships and business development come together.

Some personal skills we value

• Are a natural connector and enjoy building long-term relationships.
• Are commercially driven, curious and always looking for new angles and opportunities.
• Are comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Are a genuine team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.
• Get energy from working in a dynamic, fast-evolving industry.

As for the skills required for this job

• Bachelor-level thinking and working.
• Experience in business development and/or strategic partnerships.
• Experience with technical integrations is a plus.
• Experience with or at CPOs, wholesalers, car manufacturers or EMS providers is a plus.
• Knowledge of and network in the EV market is a huge plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and influence relationships.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
• The role covers both the Netherlands and Belgium (50/50).

Say 👋🏼 to your inner circle of colleagues

Join in! ☕️ Yes, we do spend a lot of time in front of our desks, but we also love coffee, conversations, nerdy talks, lunches and jokes.

Perks & benefits

We trust you do your job, flex your own day
We'll provide the hardware you need
Career growth & competence development
Pick your favourite Zaptec gear - it's on us.
We got your back in regards to insurance and pensions
Take part in our yearly bonus scheme
Don't forget social events

And why work in our company?

We strive to be the best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our coworkers. We believe in a flexible and trustworthy way of working. We focus on results, not necessarily the approach because we respect that each coworker has unique ways of working to reach the target. 🙌🏽

Customer experience is the core of everything we do to provide a worry-free EV life.

We believe in our employees' uniqueness and the multidisciplinary way of working, and we work collaboratively toward a common goal.

Zaptec's products and services are making a difference to EV drivers, as we provide EV owners the freedom to charge from home and explore new adventures. By joining our team, you are joining us in our mission to create a more sustainable and electrical future, providing user-oriented EV charging experiences.

Surround yourself with highly motivated fellow Zapiens who support one another to reach our common goal. At Zaptec, you will impact improving the EV journey globally.

Inclusion & Equality

At Zaptec you are welcome as you are. Your background, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs or age do not define your opportunities here.

Equality and respect are essential to us. We all make mistakes sometimes - that's human. We learn from them and solve them together.

We're on a mission to build a more sustainable, electric future - and we want everyone to be part of it.

Join our team and help make sustainable mobility accessible to everyone.

If this sounds like your next step, we'd really like to meet you.