Business Development Representative - French & Dutch Speaking
Description
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top sales talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.
Role Type: Full-time
Engagement: Independent Contractor
About the Company
Our client operates in the business acquisitions and M&A space, connecting business owners with private equity firms, buy-and-build platforms, and potential buyers. They help acquisition-focused clients identify suitable businesses while giving business owners the opportunity to explore a sale or receive a free business valuation. Working closely with the founders, you’ll play a key role in building relationships with business owners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. This is an opportunity to join a growing business, gain hands-on exposure to M&A, and earn uncapped performance-based compensation tied to qualified meetings, signed seller mandates, and completed transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
💻 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
💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals
Skills
As published by workable · 15 questions · 5 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (5)
- Are you fluent in French and Dutch?
- How many years of Cold Calling experience do you have?
- What are your monthly salary expectations in USD?
- What were you making in your previous role as a monthly salary? Mention your base and any commissions separately (if applicable). We may ask for previous salary slips to confirm this.
- If you have a LinkedIn profile, please provide the URL below (if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, put N/A)
Pick from a list (5)
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- What is your level of proficiency in Dutch?
- Which of the following timezones are you able to work in?
- What type of company do you prefer to work for?
- How did you hear about this opportunity? (Please note, this has no impact on your application)
Written answers (5)
- Which country do you currently reside in?
- What were your call volumes like daily/weekly? (e.g., “80–100 calls/day”)
- Can you list all of the sales tools, software and platforms that you have used in your previous roles? List CRM, dialers, prospecting, communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Aircall, Apollo, Slack, etc.)
- Which industries have you worked in your sales roles? Were these B2B or B2C? (e.g., Cybersecurity - B2B, Finance - B2C etc.)
- Have you ever worked with clients or companies based outside of your home country (e.g., U.S., U.K., or other countries)? If yes, please specify the countries)?