Business Development Director
Are you curious and interested in shopper behavior? Do you thrive in a fast pace environment and are you ready for your next career move? We are looking for you! 

Ipsos Simstore offers a unique suite of shopper research tools and we advise our clients in their strategic and operational shopper activities. Simstore unlocks decision making processes and predicts the impact of marketing activities disregard people buying online or in-store. We offer our clients a solid and effective way to win at point of purchase: the methodology is proven, fast and affordable. Our heritage is within the FMCG industry, serving the largest FMCG companies worldwide. 

To support the expansion and to foster client growth both globally and regionally we are looking for a new Business Development Director. The position is based in Amsterdam, but you will work with stakeholders across the globe.

Your role 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a new colleague that is passionate about selling our solutions and working with different stakeholders. You will be working in an international environment and have a pro-active role in achieving our growth targets.

Main Responsibilities

Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders within Ipsos to develop the business with existing and potential new clients Construct and follow up on proposals to clients Prepare and deliver insightful presentations to Ipsos stakeholders and time to time to clients Working effectively together with the project management team and be a sparring partner in methodological questions and storytelling Understand and maintain all deliverables to ensure complete client satisfaction Identify potential problems and propose pro-active solutions to meet Ipsos stakeholders and client needs Support the enhancement of existing products Occasionally, represent Ipsos Simstore at conferences and/or external workshops

Your profile 

At Ipsos we like to be authentic and are looking for this in our people as well:

Minimum of an HBO degree (e.g. Marketing / Business Administration/ Psychology / Communication / Economics etc.) >5 years of working experience Interest in quantitative (ad hoc) market research Passion in delivering business insights to meet clients’ needs Able to learn new tools quickly Responsible, pro-active and energetic individual with the ability to develop strong relationship across all levels both internally and externally A good team player. Excellent interpersonal skills Mature and able to work independently Able to work under pressure and results oriented. Willing to go the extra mile and persevering. Excellent analytical and presentation skills. Excellent client relationship building and sales development skills. Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong communication skills, fluent in English (both written and verbal) Having Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Danish, German or Dutch is a plus

Our offer 

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together and encourages an  entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

Competitive salary package An informal, professional and inspiring place to work A challenging job with lots of space for personal development Social team that enjoys having fun both on and off the job Room for initiatives and entrepreneurship Flat organizational structure 

Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter written in English, will be considered.