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Business Development Representative - French & Dutch Speaking
Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
Outbound sales role focused on cold calling business owners in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France to generate qualified meetings for private equity and buy-and-build clients in the business acquisitions and M&A space. The role works closely with the founders and offers uncapped performance-based compensation.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- French – fluent, Dutch – fluent
What you'll do
- Conduct outbound cold calls in French and Dutch to business owners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France
- Generate qualified meetings between business owners and private equity or buy-and-build clients
- Reach out to potential sellers interested in exploring a business sale or receiving a free valuation
- Execute multichannel outreach campaigns using phone calls, follow-up emails, and handwritten postcards
- Plan and optimise outreach sequences, including messaging, timing, and follow-up cadence
- Qualify business owners and assess their alignment with client acquisition criteria
- Review and improve email sequences based on response rates and campaign performance
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, conversations, responses, and next steps in the company dashboard
- Communicate with clients regarding outreach progress, target feedback, and upcoming acquisition requirements
- Collaborate with the founders to prioritise sectors, refine messaging, and test new outreach strategies
- Gradually participate in and lead meetings with business owners, explaining the sale process and buyer requirements
What we're looking for
- Fluency in both French and Dutch is essential
- Previous experience with cold calling or speaking to customers, prospects, or decision-makers over the phone
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in M&A, private equity, business acquisitions, or entrepreneurship
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail when managing outreach and follow-ups
- Familiarity with Google Meet, Slack, Claude, and ChatGPT
Nice to have
- A recent degree in Business, Economics, Law, or a related field
- Exposure to M&A, corporate finance, private equity, or B2B professional services
- Experience with outbound email outreach and lead qualification
Benefits
Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we'll match you with options that fit your goals
- Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams
- Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services
- Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network
- Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement
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About Huzzle
Huzzle connects candidates with companies; its client operates in the business acquisitions and M&A space, connecting business owners with private equity firms, buy-and-build platforms, and potential buyers.
Key facts
- Client helps acquisition-focused clients identify suitable businesses
- Client gives business owners the opportunity to explore a sale or receive a free business valuation
- Role works closely with the founders