Jr. Business Development Manager

Are you ambitious, curious, and ready to kick-start an international career? Do you want to take the chance to work with clients worldwide, uncover new opportunities, and help deliver innovative solutions that make a real impact? Through international travel, hands-on responsibility, and mentorship from experienced colleagues, you'll quickly build commercial expertise, a global network, and a strong business mindset. Are you excited by travel, growth, and ready to take ownership on something big? We are looking for you! 

About Ampelmann  

Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference! 

Read more about Ampelmann here and have an ‘inside look’ here. 
 
About the Business Development department 

The Business Development department is accountable for overall sales efforts and achievements worldwide and leads business development and client relationship management. You will work together with different international teams towards regional targets that contribute to the global revenue and profits plans for Ampelmann. 

Your role as Jr. Business Development Manager 

In the role of Jr. Business Development Manager, you will get a chance to discuss new ways of creating business impact for key-players in the offshore industry. You will identify and address client needs and make sure to meet them by offering great services Ampelmann is known for. You'll start out by taking responsibility for different markets around the world together with a mentor, and once you've built that global know-how and a true business mindset, you'll step into a market of your own. You will be working closely with various company stakeholders, including those responsible for marketing, operations, legal, finance, and innovations.  

Your first two years 

After settling in at the head office in Delft, you'll pack your bags and spend a few months at one of our international offices (located in Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Providence, Singapore, Doha, Kuala Belait, Aberdeen or Hamburg), meeting customers face-to-face and being mentored by some of our most experienced colleagues. It's a steep learning curve, but that's exactly what makes it exciting. You'll return to Delft to catch your breath and build on everything you've picked up, before taking on a new assignment. This is where your career truly takes off: with real experiences, a global network, and mentors who'll help you grow, right from day one. 

Regular activities 

• Identify new client prospects through warm and cold acquisition to convert them into opportunities. 

• Building and maintaining a client network, keeping an eye open for cross-selling opportunities. 

• Liaise with internal stakeholders. 

• Be the main point of contact between internal & external stakeholders to meet customer satisfaction. 

• Keep your administrative responsibilities up to date in our CRM system.  

• Travel to clients located in different countries to build strong relationships and spot opportunities. 

We ask 

• HBO, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a technical study (i.e. Offshore & Dredging Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant studies)

• 0-2 years of experience within a technical (engineering) or commercial environment. Knowledge of offshore and maritime industry is a plus 

• You are proactive, goal oriented and influential 

• Willingness to move abroad temporarily for an extended period of time in the first 2 years. Travel within the regions will be approx. 30% – 50% of your time. See more information about the onboarding under the description of the role) 

• Good Office365 (incl. Excel) and CRM skills. Interest in AI is a plus

• Proficient in English language. Portuguese, German or French language is a plus

You get  

• The opportunity to collaborate with a global network of Business Development colleagues across multiple regions, offering broad expertise, mentorship, and support for your professional development 

• A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations  

• High degree of responsibility and room to have significant impact 

• Monthly gross salary between EUR 4.243 – 6.061 based on your experience 

• Good secondary benefits (e.g., unlimited vacation days, annual bonus, working from home policy) 

• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs 

Interested? 

You can apply until 30 July 2026 by uploading your CV via the “Apply” button.  

During the period that the vacancy is online, and up to and including the week in which the vacancy closes, we will invite suitable candidates for an introductory meeting with a member of the team.  

As part of the recruitment process, an online assessment will also be included. This will be further discussed during the introductory meeting.  

In the week following the closing date of the vacancy, we will let you know whether you have been selected for the first interview round. If there is a match after the first interview, you will proceed to the second interview. Still a match? Then we will offer you the job! 

If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact recruitment@ampelmann.nl. Your contact person for this vacancy is Constanza Lührs.