Business Development - Foodservice (Netherlands

Position: Business Development - Food service (Netherlands)
Location: Vianen NB

Business Development - Food service (Netherlands)
The Business Development role supports distributor partners by working with the distributor sales reps and managers and meeting with potential new members to the platform. This role is essential in generating revenue for the company by bringing on new members and cross‑selling other platform services to them, such as Beyond Broadline programs and Back Office Saas Solutions.

Who we are:

Buyers Edge Platform is a leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the food service industry, delivering savings, insights, and technology that help operators, distributors, and manufacturers succeed. Through its portfolio of solutions including Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Services, Software Solutions, and Supply Chain Management Buyers Edge is reshaping how the food service industry connects and thrives.

Your impact:

Work with Distributor Partners to help them increase Dining Alliance membership and market share by signing up new members

Help members save on additional discount programs

Build relationships with distributor sales reps

Attend distributor rollout sales blitz’s

About you:

5+ years of success in business development, account management, or field sales within the food service, hospitality, distribution, or procurement industry

Established network and relationships within the Dutch food service market, ideally with food service distributors, restaurant operators, or hospitality customers.

Experience working through distributor or channel partners to drive sales, grow market share, and develop strategic partnerships.

Proven ability to build credibility and influence distributor sales teams, managers, and end customers.

Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience leading customer meetings, sales presentations, and distributor training sessions.

Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales and business development targets.

Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently in a field‑based, relationship‑driven sales environment.

Professional fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken) is required

Willingness to travel approximately 50% throughout the Netherlands, including occasional short‑notice travel to support distributor initiatives and sales events.

Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Valid driver's license and ability to rent and operate a vehicle for business travel.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard toactual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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