Business Development Representative (UK & Ireland)

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Amsterdam, NLD
In-Office
36K-58K Annually
Entry level
Greentech
The Role
Entry-level outbound sales role generating and qualifying leads across the UK & Ireland. You’ll run targeted campaigns (phone, email, LinkedIn), book discovery meetings, use CRM and data to prioritise outreach, support account plans with AEs/channel managers, feed market intelligence to internal teams, and attend partner events and trade shows. Heavy coaching and clear progression into senior commercial roles provided.
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🌊 Who are we?

At Aquablu, we’re revolutionizing the way you hydrate. We believe that every sip can be a step toward a cleaner, healthier future. Our mission is to transform global drinking habits by replacing single-use plastics with innovative, sustainable hydration solutions that elevate your well-being. We’re boldly stepping into a trillion-dollar market, challenging the old ways because it’s high time for change. Exciting, right? If you’re nodding along, keep on reading…

“That might sound really ambitious, but our team is part of an inspiring movement in an industry that’s thirsty for change.” - Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu

About the role

Want to launch your sales career and actually learn how to sell — for real?

This is the perfect entry-level role if you want to master prospecting, build strong commercial skills, and grow into a high-performing sales professional.

You’ll be on the phone daily, booking high-quality meetings for our channel partners across the UK & Ireland markets. At the same time, Aquablu will invest heavily in you: through hands-on coaching, AI-powered tools that remove busywork, and clear growth paths into more senior commercial roles.

This role is fast-paced, people-facing, and very hands-on. You’ll be learning by doing — and by getting better every single week. 📞

What you'll do
  • Run targeted outbound campaigns across the UK & Ireland market — phone, email, LinkedIn, and social

  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads against ICP criteria and book high-quality discovery meetings

  • Partner with AEs and channel managers to build account plans for priority UK & Ireland accounts

  • Use data and CRM insight to prioritise outreach and report on pipeline health

  • Feed market intelligence back into marketing, product, and sales leadership

  • Represent Aquablu: Travel to partner events and trade shows across the UK & Ireland

  • Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge for any English speaking prospects — fluency in English is essential

About you
  • Comfortable on the phone: Rejection doesn’t scare you — it motivates you

  • Experience: Outbound sales, customer-facing, hospitality, or similar roles is a nice to have

  • Fluent in English (required); other European languages are a big plus

  • Based in the Netherlands, close to Amsterdam

  • Hungry to grow: You see this role as a launchpad for your sales career

  • Highly coachable: You actively seek feedback and apply it

  • Resilient & self-driven: You own your targets and bounce back from tough days

  • Strong communicator: You build rapport quickly and represent Aquablu professionally

How you’ll grow 🚀

This role is a launchpad for your sales career. You’ll quickly build strong fundamentals in cold calling, qualification, and discovery through daily practice and hands-on coaching. After 12–18 months, you’ll be ready to grow into roles like Senior Business Development Representative, Partner Management, or other commercial positions at Aquablu.

Why Aquablu?

💪 The ultimate sales launchpad — learn fast, fail safely, grow confidently

💰 €36k – €42k base salary (incl. holiday allowance)
📈 70/30 OTE → Total OTE €50k – €58k

📈 Equity through our Aquablu for All plan — everyone shares in what we’re building

🌴 26 paid vacation days

🚆 Travel compensation >10km

☀️ Quarterly team events at our HQ in Amsterdam (Houthavens)

🌍 International exposure & travel across the UK & Ireland region

💪 Urban Sports Club membership

🍪 Access to the Corporate Benefits website for endless savings on your favorite brands

💧 Unlimited Aquablu (of course)

🎵 Curious about our vibes?Check out our Spotify playlist: “Akwablues”

Check out: How we launched our new product in Vegas or behind the scenes of working at the second fasting growing company in Netherlands

Skills Required

  • Fluent in English
  • Based in the Netherlands, close to Amsterdam
  • Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls and handling rejection
  • Willingness to travel to partner events and trade shows across the UK & Ireland
  • Strong communicator able to build rapport quickly and represent the company professionally
  • Highly coachable and receptive to feedback
  • Resilient, self-driven, and target-oriented
  • Experience in outbound sales, customer-facing, or hospitality roles
  • Fluency or working knowledge of other European languages
  • Familiarity using CRM and data to prioritise outreach
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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Aquablu provides smart water dispensers, such as the REFILL+ system, offering functional flavored water with added vitamins and minerals, aiming to reduce plastic waste and enhance employee wellness.

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