Huzzle

Business Development Representative - French & Dutch Speaking

In short

This fully remote Business Development Representative role involves cold-calling business owners in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France in French and Dutch for a client operating in the M&A and business acquisitions space. The job is posted via Huzzle, a recruitment platform matching sales talent to global remote roles as independent contractors. It requires fluent French and Dutch, prior cold-calling experience, and interest in M&A or private equity, with compensation tied to qualified meetings, signed mandates, and completed deals.

About the role:
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
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.
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
•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
Conditions:
•💻 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

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