Business Development Representative - French & Dutch Speaking

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