Find your next Business Development job via Striive
Do you have the talent to expand sales activities on both client and regional levels? Then you’re exactly the kind of professional many of our clients are looking for. As a business development manager, you play a key role in helping companies grow and reach new markets. With Striive, you’ll discover new business development opportunities every day. From startups to established corporates, our platform offers a wide range of freelance and interim jobs in sales and commercial strategy.
What Does a Business Development Manager Do?
As a Business Development Manager, you are a key part of the sales team. Your responsibility is to expand the market reach for a product or service within the company. One of your main tasks is staying on top of industry trends and developments. You need to know what’s happening in your sector so you can spot new opportunities and respond to them strategically. The role is all about creating new business, enabling the company to grow. It’s a freelance job full of potential.
Take a look at our current Business Development vacancies, apply, and let us do the rest!
RPA Modelleur
Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND) (IT)
Informatieanalist
Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS)
Be Informed Modelleur
Openbaar Ministerie (OM)
Chapterlead
Alliander
ODI (Oracle Data Integrator) specialist
Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken (BT)
Solution Architect - Detavast
Alliander
How does Striive Match
Once you’ve filled in your skills, certifications, and industry experience, the match engine scans all new Business Development Manager openings. If a new job comes in for a Business Developer who needs to break into new markets or set up a growth strategy, you’ll get a push notification right away. If a scale-up is looking for an interim sales manager with experience in B2B partnerships, the job will appear at the top of your dashboard. Since the algorithm also analyzes tone of voice, it can detect whether a client is looking for someone with strong relationship-building skills or a results-driven closing mindset.
Trends in 2025
The demand for hands-on Business Development Managers is growing in rapidly evolving sectors such as tech, sustainability, and public services. Companies are looking for commercial minds who not only shape strategy but also actively break into new markets and turn leads into real results. There’s especially high demand for professionals with experience in B2B sales, partnership development, and international expansion. That’s why organizations increasingly bring in interim business developers who can make an immediate impact, while internal teams focus on relationship management. If you combine strategic insight with commercial drive, you're in a strong position. Striive maps out this demand, so you can proactively respond to market trends and grow your skillset.
Contract and Compliance
You apply for a freelance Business Development Manager job, agree on the rate and start date, and sign the contract digitally. The legal module then automatically inserts the correct DBA clauses. This applies to both freelance business developers and interim sales or growth managers. The contract adapts to the type of service provided. You can track invoicing in real-time. Once approved hours are submitted, Striive guarantees payment through an escrow model, keeping your cash flow stable, even if the client works with a standard 45-day payment term.
Tips to Stand Out
Keep in mind that most clients create a shortlist within 48 hours. That’s why a dynamic, results-driven portfolio is essential. Don’t just list your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager, highlight the business impact you made, such as revenue growth, market expansion, or customer acquisition. An interim business developer who explains how they built international partnerships or doubled conversion rates will stand out far more than someone who only mentions targets. And don’t forget to include a short video pitch. Striive data shows that jobs with a video are 30% more likely to lead to an interview.
Legal Clarity
Every Business Development Manager understands the risks of vague role descriptions and false self-employment. An overly broad job scope can later be interpreted as a disguised employment relationship. That’s why every Striive contract includes clearly defined deliverables, rest and holiday agreements. For interim business developers, there’s additional documentation covering commercial independence and how to avoid employer authority risks. Striive monitors automatic reassessments to ensure you remain fully compliant if a job is extended.
Remote or On-Site?
More and more organizations are embracing hybrid work. A Business Development Manager can easily handle client calls and market research remotely, as long as key meetings or deal negotiations take place on-site. Interim business developers are often expected to be on location a few days per week to build relationships and stay in tune with company culture. With the remote filter, you can instantly see the expected work balance. Add your remote work preferences, including time zones, to your profile, and the system will only match you with jobs that truly support them.
"The working method is really great, I can't say anything else. Good contact and a clear system."
“Fast contact and clear platform”.
"I have had telephone contact a few times, and it all went smoothly. Additionally, I am very satisfied with the platform and the convenience regarding reversed billing."
Ready to Go Live?
Claim your profile, upload your portfolio, and set smart notifications. Check the latest opportunities daily so you don’t miss out. Often, responding quickly is the difference between landing the first interview or being the runner-up. Will you be the next Business Development Manager to roll out an international growth strategy, or an interim sales lead launching a new partner network? Your next job is already waiting on Striive. What are you waiting for?
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