Senior Business Development Manager, EMEA

Gitlab

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role   This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands. As a Senior Manager of Business Development, you will hire, onboard, and mentor Business Development Representatives (BDRs) in your region, ensuring their success at GitLab. You'll partner closely with the sales team, and ultimately drive pipeline and results. In this role, you will report to the Director, Business Development (EMEA). What you’ll do * Train other members of the BDR Team to identify, contact, and create qualified opportunities. * Ensure BDR Team members improve performance and abilities over time by providing coaching and feedback in recurring weekly 1:1s * Plan for hiring and onboarding new BDRs. * Work closely with the Events and Digital teams on Field events and targeted ad and nurture campaigns. * Work closely with Sales and other members of the Sales Development Leadership team to improve opportunity management and qualification processes * Work closely with Sales, Senior SDR Manager/Director, as well as the Regional Sales Directors to identify key company accounts to develop. * Work in collaboration with Content, Marketing Program Managers, and Product Marketing to develop effective messaging for outbound communications to your team’s assigned accounts. What you’ll bring * Excellent spoken and written English * Two+ years of Business Development Management experience * Experience in sales, marketing, or customer service for a technical product - leadership experience is highly preferred. * Experience with CRM software (Salesforce preferred) * Experience in sales operations and/or marketing automation software preferred * Understanding of B2B software, Open Source software, and the developer product space is preferred * Passionate about technology and learning more about GitLab * Be ready to learn how to use GitLab and Git * You share our values, and work in accordance with those values. * Leadership at GitLab   Remote-Global HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.   Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. About the Vertical The Hospitality vertical is one of the fastest growing parts of Adyen’s business where we have seen success with businesses like Hilton, Citizen M, Belmond in the Enterprise space and also with SaaS platforms like Oracle and Mews. The key to our success is partnering closely with our customers to identify their needs, support their growth and drive success for the Hospitality vertical. We define Hospitality as any business operating in the Hotels, Resorts, Cruise or  Amusement space. About the Role As a Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, Hospitality you will own the commercial growth and success of the Hospitality vertical at Adyen.  The role is a part of the broader Commercial Strategy & GTM team at Adyen. Our team mission is to position Adyen as the global fintech leader and to grow our commercial success within and across our key verticals. You will partner closely with the Head of F&B and Hospitality and contribute to driving the commercial strategy and revenue growth initiatives for net new business acquisition as well as growth of existing customers within the vertical.  As the Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, Hospitality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Adyen’s growth strategy within the hospitality sector. This is a global role with a primary focus on the NA and EMEA regions and the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects worldwide. You will be the voice of the customer for hotels, resorts, cruises, and SaaS platforms operating in the Hospitality space.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Hospitality or managing a payments / financial services portfolio in the vertical. They should also have exceptional strategic thinking abilities, acute analytical depth and a proven track record of driving commercial success. What you’ll do * Own Vertical Performance: Serve as a key driver of the health and performance of the Hospitality vertical, supporting its general management and strategic direction. * Define Global Commercial Strategy: Define and drive key elements of the global commercial strategy for Hospitality. Your strategies will produce deliverables such as go-to-market playbooks, competitive analysis, and business cases that account for market nuances and enable commercial teams to execute flawlessly. * Become a Subject Matter Expert: Act as the internal and external SME for Hospitality, understanding the interplay between PMS, CRS and channels. You can speak intelligently about the space with the most strategic customers and champion the right initiatives internally. * Drive Product & Partnership Strategy: Analyze customer behavior to identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and strategic ecosystem partnerships. * Be the Voice of the Customer: Work closely with the Product Offering team to champion the vertical by: * Providing vertical trends, opportunities and customer pain points to inform needs as input to product prioritization. * Informing product pricing and packaging strategies to maximize profitability and market share. * Providing the vertical nuance to global commercial enablement. * Inform Growth Initiatives: Develop and maintain customer segmentation to identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion. Inform vertical and broader Adyen strategies with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively identifying strategic opportunities or risks. Who you are * 7+ years of experience, ideally combining deep knowledge of the Hospitality industry (Hotels, Resorts or Cruise) with expertise in payments or financial technology. * You are passionate about the Hospitality space and the success of our customers in this vertical. You are customer-centric at your core.  * You have a strong ability to develop winning strategies backed by data and can navigate and tackle complex blockers to achieve commercial goals.  * Experience and passion for GTM strategy & execution * Can package various customer feedback into tangible, data-driven business cases that will drive influence * Strong verbal communication skills to drive influence stakeholders internally across Commercial, partnerships and product and be an exceptional Adyen ambassador externally * Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Available to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.   This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. About the Vertical The F&B vertical is one of the fastest growing parts of Adyen’s business where we have seen success with businesses like McDonalds, Starbucks, KFC in the Enterprise space and also with SaaS platforms like Oracle and EposNow. The key to our success is partnering closely with our customers to identify their needs, support their growth and drive success for the F&B vertical. We define F&B as any business operating in the Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Catering or the Food Delivery space. About the Role As a Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, F&B you will own the commercial growth and success of the F&B vertical at Adyen.  The role is a part of the broader Commercial Strategy & GTM team at Adyen. Our team mission is to position Adyen as the global fintech leader and to grow our commercial success within and across our key verticals. You will partner closely with the Head of F&B and Hospitality and contribute to driving the commercial strategy and revenue growth initiatives for net new business acquisition as well as growth of existing customers within the vertical.  As the Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, F&B, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Adyen’s growth strategy within the sector. This is a global role with a primary focus on the NA and EMEA regions and the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects worldwide. You will be the voice of the customer for restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and SaaS platforms operating in the F&B space.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in F&B or managing a payments / financial services portfolio in the vertical. They should also have exceptional strategic thinking abilities, acute analytical depth and a proven track record of driving commercial success. What you’ll do * Own Vertical Performance: Serve as a key driver of the health and performance of the F&B vertical, supporting its general management and strategic direction. * Define Global Commercial Strategy: Define and drive key elements of the global commercial strategy for F&B. Your strategies will produce deliverables such as go-to-market playbooks, competitive analysis, and business cases that account for market nuances and enable commercial teams to execute flawlessly. * Become a Subject Matter Expert: Act as the internal and external SME for F&B, understanding the interplay between POS, Loyalty and channels including online, drive thru and kiosk. You can speak intelligently about the space with the most strategic customers and champion the right initiatives internally. * Drive Product & Partnership Strategy: Analyze customer behavior to identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and strategic ecosystem partnerships. * Be the Voice of the Customer: Work closely with the Product Offering team to champion the vertical by: * Providing vertical trends, opportunities and customer pain points to inform needs as input to product prioritization. * Informing product pricing and packaging strategies to maximize profitability and market share. * Providing the vertical nuance to global commercial enablement. * Inform Growth Initiatives: Develop and maintain customer segmentation to identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion. Inform vertical and broader Adyen strategies with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively identifying strategic opportunities or risks. Who you are * 7+ years of experience, ideally combining deep knowledge of the F&B industry (Restaurants, Coffee and/or F&B Vertical SaaS) with expertise in payments or financial technology. * You are passionate about the F&B space and the success of our customers in this vertical. You are customer-centric at your core.  * You have a strong ability to develop winning strategies backed by data and can navigate and tackle complex blockers to achieve commercial goals.  * Experience and passion for GTM strategy & execution * Can package various customer feedback into tangible, data-driven business cases that will drive influence * Strong verbal communication skills to drive influence stakeholders internally across Commercial, partnerships and product and be an exceptional Adyen ambassador externally * Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Available to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!   What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.