Director of Business Development, Netherlands

Director of Business Development NetherlandsAmsterdam Netherlands | UK-GCC Private Capital About UK-GCC Private CapitalUK-GCC Private Capital is an international strategic platform for LPs and GPs, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, venture capital firms, family offices, institutional investors, investment funds, real estate investors and growth-driven businesses across the Netherlands, the UK, GCC and international markets. Through our investment summits, membership platform, investor network and strategic relationships, we create opportunities for capital formation, investment, partnerships and cross-border business. The RoleUK-GCC Private Capital is seeking an exceptional Director of Netherlands Business Development to lead commercial growth, capital formation and strategic relationship development across the Netherlands. This is a senior, revenue-focused role for a highly connected and entrepreneurial business development professional with strong relationships across the Netherlands' private capital, investment, real estate, wealth management and financial services ecosystem. The Director will be responsible for originating and converting high-value opportunities across: Capital formation and fundraising mandatesAnnual corporate and institutional membershipsInvestment Summit sponsorshipsReal Estate Exhibition participationStrategic and commercial partnershipsInvestor and institutional relationshipsCross-border Netherlands–UK–GCC investment opportunitiesReal estate project and investment opportunitiesThe successful candidate must be capable of engaging directly with CEOs, founders, CIOs, managing partners, investment directors, heads of capital formation, investor relations professionals and other senior decision-makers. This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for an individual who can open doors, build trusted C-suite relationships, originate opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and convert relationships into measurable revenue. Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development Develop and execute UK-GCC Private Capital's business development strategy across the Netherlands.Build and manage a high-value pipeline of prospective clients, members, sponsors, exhibitors, investors and strategic partners.Originate new revenue opportunities across private capital, real estate, financial services, wealth management, technology, infrastructure, energy transition and other investment sectors.Lead senior-level meetings, presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations.Develop relationships with major Dutch corporates, investment firms, financial institutions and professional services organisations.Identify opportunities to expand existing commercial relationships.Develop measurable revenue targets and maintain a disciplined commercial pipeline.Provide regular reporting on opportunities, conversions, revenues and market intelligence.Build relationships across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and other major Dutch business and investment centres.Capital RaisingA core part of the mandate will be identifying Dutch businesses, investment managers, funds and real estate opportunities seeking institutional and private capital. The Director will: Originate capital-raising and capital formation mandates.Develop relationships with private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure and real estate investment managers in the Netherlands.Identify Dutch businesses and investment opportunities seeking access to UK, GCC and international capital.Facilitate introductions to relevant family offices, sovereign investors, investment funds and institutional capital.Support fundraising discussions, investor engagement and strategic introductions.Identify opportunities for equity, private credit, co-investment, joint ventures and other investment structures.Build long-term relationships with clients beyond individual transactions.Identify Dutch companies seeking international expansion, strategic investment or access to GCC markets.Membership DevelopmentThe Director will lead the growth of UK-GCC Private Capital's annual membership base within the Netherlands. Target organisations will include: Private equity and private credit firmsVenture capital firmsAsset and investment managersFamily officesWealth management businessesBanks and financial institutionsReal estate developers and investment companiesInfrastructure and energy businessesTechnology and growth companiesProfessional and advisory firmsDutch corporates seeking international investment and market accessOther organisations seeking access to Netherlands–UK–GCC private capital relationshipsThe Director will identify suitable organisations, engage senior decision-makers, present the membership proposition and convert qualified prospects into long-term members. Investment Summits & Real Estate ExhibitionThe Director will play a major commercial role in the growth of the UK-GCC Private Capital Investment Summits and Real Estate Exhibition. Responsibilities include: Secure leading Dutch and international organisations as sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and strategic partners.Recruit Dutch real estate developers, investment managers and project owners to participate in the Real Estate Exhibition.Develop relationships with organisations seeking direct access to private capital and institutional investors.Secure commercial participation through sponsorships, exhibition packages, memberships and strategic partnerships.Identify appropriate senior executives for speaking and thought-leadership opportunities.Develop long-term commercial relationships with participating organisations beyond individual summits.Promote participation from Dutch investors, developers, funds, corporates and professional services firms.Netherlands–UK–GCC Cross-Border OpportunitiesOriginate investment and commercial opportunities connecting Dutch businesses and investment managers with UK, GCC and international capital.Build relationships with Dutch organisations seeking expansion into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.Identify opportunities involving capital raising, investment, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and market entry.Connect appropriate Dutch opportunities with UK-GCC Private Capital's international investor network.Identify GCC investment opportunities for Dutch companies, funds, developers and strategic investors.Develop strategic relationships with organisations supporting Netherlands–UK–GCC trade, investment and capital flows.Represent UK-GCC Private Capital at relevant Dutch and international conferences, investment meetings and industry events.Strategic Relationship & Account ManagementBuild trusted, long-term relationships with members, sponsors, investors, developers and institutional partners.Maintain senior-level engagement with key accounts across the Netherlands.Identify opportunities to increase revenue and deepen relationships across the platform.Ensure strategic partners and members receive ongoing commercial value.Maintain accurate CRM records, prospect information and revenue pipelines.Act as a senior ambassador for UK-GCC Private Capital in the Dutch market.Develop relationships with relevant Dutch business associations, investment networks, chambers of commerce and institutional organisations.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a commercially driven and highly credible Dutch business development professional who already possesses a strong network within the Netherlands' investment and business community. Essential ExperienceStrong track record in business development, capital formation, investment, real estate, financial services, wealth management, asset management, private markets or a closely related sector.Established network of senior decision-makers across the Netherlands.Demonstrated ability to originate and close high-value commercial opportunities.Experience engaging with private equity firms, investment funds, family offices, institutional investors, real estate businesses, banks, wealth managers and/or major corporates.Ability to engage confidently with CEOs, founders, CIOs, managing partners and other senior executives.Experience developing new markets, client relationships and revenue pipelines.Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-management capabilities.Understanding of private capital, investment and cross-border business.Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.Fluency in Dutch and strong professional English.Knowledge of GCC markets, investors and business culture would be highly advantageous.Entrepreneurial approach and ability to operate independently. What Success Looks LikeWithin the first 12–24 months, the Director will be expected to: Build a substantial Dutch commercial and capital formation pipeline.Generate significant new revenue for UK-GCC Private Capital.Secure new annual corporate and institutional members in the Netherlands.Originate capital-raising and investment mandates involving Dutch businesses and investment managers.Secure Dutch sponsors and exhibitors for UK-GCC Private Capital Investment Summits.Bring leading Dutch real estate developers and investment businesses into the Real Estate Exhibition.Establish relationships with major Dutch investment funds, family offices, private equity firms, wealth managers and institutional investors.Generate new Netherlands–UK–GCC cross-border investment and commercial opportunities.Develop long-term strategic partnerships with Dutch organisations and institutions.Increase UK-GCC Private Capital's profile and market presence across the Netherlands. ApplyIf you are a high-performing Dutch business development professional with an established network across private capital, investment, real estate, wealth management or financial services, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering statement outlining: