Business Development Manager AP&T

Gallagher Europe is part of Gallagher Group from New Zealand. The organisation has recently changed its sales structure, with more focus on core business, key accounts and new markets. Fencing is already a known business area, while AP&T is being developed as a future core product area. The new Business Development Manager AP&T plays an important role in building partnerships, supporting commercial teams and creating growth in the Netherlands and Germany.

Highlights
Gallagher Europe is part of Gallagher Group from New Zealand and is building AP&T into a core product area alongside fencing. As Business Development Manager AP&T, you open opportunities in the Netherlands and Germany, build partner networks and create a way of working that commercial teams can further develop.

What are you going to do?
Als Business Development Manager AP&T bij Gallagher Europe you help develop AP&T in the Netherlands and Germany, where the product area needs a different commercial approach than fencing. The focus is on building confidence in the market, creating partnerships and connecting with account managers, commercial managers and product management. This new role requires a clear overview, strong focus and the ability to turn early opportunities into a repeatable way of working for the commercial team.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Developing of commercial opportunities for AP&T in the Netherlands and Germany

Building of partnerships with relevant market parties and organisations

Creating of contact with governmental bodies and product approval organisations

Monitoring of market regulations such as EID developments in European countries

Supporting of account managers with knowledge, confidence and market insight

Working of closely with commercial managers, account managers and product management

Establishing of a scalable way of working for future handover to the commercial team

Contributing of knowledge to wider European AP&T projects where relevant

In this function you report to the Head of Key Accounts and New Markets.

The offer
Gallagher Europe offers an international working environment with close cooperation across countries and with Gallagher Group in New Zealand. The organisation is changing from a former family-owned company into a wider group structure, with more access to product knowledge, specialists and international support. Collaboration is important: results are seen as a team effort, not only as an individual contribution.

Flexible salary package aligned with experience and profile

Bonus scheme with a 10% target at full goal achievement

Company car with electric or hybrid options depending on country

Access to product specialists and knowledge from Gallagher Group in New Zealand

Profile
This role fits someone who combines loyalty to the brand and team with strong commercial drive. A serious agricultural background is essential, because understanding farmers and the field is important for building trust. Adaptability matters as Gallagher Europe is going through change and growth. The right person keeps focus, works well with others and is comfortable spending much of the week on the road.

Job requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in business development, international sales or market development

Strong background in agriculture

Experience with farmers, breeders or comparable agricultural environments

Fluent German and English language skills

Dutch language skills for contact with Dutch farmers and partners

Ability to travel frequently across the Netherlands and Germany

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