Business Developer

ABOUT US At Testachats/Testaankoop, we've been standing by Belgian consumers for more than 60 years. We believe that everyone deserves to make choices with confidence; choices that are informed, fair, and grounded in trust. Every day, our teams work to protect, guide, and empower consumers through clear information, independent product testing, and strong advocacy. Our independence is what makes people trust us and what keeps us pushing forward. As part of Euroconsumers, a European network bringing together over 1.5 million members across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium, we collaborate internationally on shared consumer challenges. Yet, our heart beats here in Belgium. Our focus remains on the daily lives, needs, and expectations of Belgian consumers: understanding them, representing them, and giving them a voice. With around 300 employees in Belgium, we combine the impact of a large organization with the flexibility and humanity of a close-knit team. Today, we're entering an exciting new chapter. The way people consume, connect, and make decisions is changing, and so are we. We're evolving to a more value-driven, loyalty-focused organization, one that builds stronger, lasting relationships with consumers and continues to make a real difference in their lives. ARE YOU OUR NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPER? We're looking for a driven, hands-on and strategically minded Business Developer to strengthen our Business Development team and actively contribute to the growth of Testachats/Testaankoop. This role sits at the intersection of strategic thinking, partnership building and commercial execution. You'll join an ambitious team exploring alternative revenue streams, developing B2B and B2B2C activities, and turning innovative ideas into concrete, measurable results. This role is designed for someone who is comfortable working autonomously, while staying deeply connected to the team. You take ownership naturally, move things forward proactively, and know when to involve others to make ideas and projects more robust. You'll be trusted to identify opportunities, shape them into concrete propositions, and bring them to market. You understand that brand reputation creates both commercial leverage and reputational risk, and you know how to navigate that with maturity and care. If you're energized by challenges, enjoy building new things, and want your commercial flair to have meaning and impact, this role might be your next step. WHAT YOU'LL DO Support business development and market opportunities Identify, develop and close new B2B and B2B2C opportunities, with a strong focus on sustainable and value-driven partnerships. Expand existing products and services through cross-sell and up-sell initiatives, maximizing long-term value. Translate strategic ideas and concepts into concrete, market-ready opportunities, working closely with internal experts and teammates to move quickly from insight to execution. Act as a commercial strategist, connecting market trends, partner needs and brand positioning into relevant business propositions. Leverage your professional network in Belgium to open doors, build credibility and accelerate partnerships. Contribute to the development of B2B events and initiatives Play an active role in the commercial development of B2B events, including prospecting, pitching and closing partnerships with sponsors, exhibitors and partners. Turn events into business opportunities, in close collaboration with internal teams and external event partners. Support the development of event-related value propositions, ensuring alignment with Testachats/Testaankoop's brand, mission and reputational standards. Build and manage strong partnerships Actively help position Testachats/Testaankoop as a credible and strategic partner for companies, institutions and organizations. Lead commercial discussions with decision-makers, including senior and C-level stakeholders. Negotiate and structure partnerships in close collaboration with internal experts (legal, research, marketing, product). Identify where Testachats/Testaankoop's brand strength can create commercial value, while actively managing reputational considerations together with internal stakeholders. Represent Testachats/Testaankoop at networking events, meetings and industry-related initiatives. Execute with structure, ownership and collaboration Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, needs analysis, proposal development, negotiation and closing. Develop and maintain clear account and prospect plans, aligned with team priorities and growth objectives. Ensure regular follow-up of the sales funnel, ongoing projects and KPIs. Prepare and deliver presentations and pitches adapted to different audiences and levels of expertise. Work closely with your manager and colleagues to ensure alignment, clarity and impact. Contribute to a growing Business Development team Play an active role in shaping the Business Development roadmap and priorities alongside your Business Development Manager and teammates. Share market insights and field intelligence to inform strategic decision-making. Actively reinforce a team culture built on results, trust, collaboration and continuous learning. WHO YOU ARE A strategic doer: able to connect big-picture thinking with hands-on execution and concrete results. A commercially minded professional who understands how value, trust and long-term impact drive sustainable business. A strong B2B expert, comfortable building partnerships, navigating complex stakeholder environments and closing deals that matter. An autonomous yet collaborative team player, who takes ownership while actively engaging with colleagues. A confident communicator, at ease with senior decision-makers and capable of translating ideas into clear, compelling propositions. A relationship builder, with a strong professional network in Belgium and the ability to activate it in a credible, value-driven way. A pragmatic innovator, curious about new business models, partnerships, events and initiatives that can be brought to market quickly. With proven experience in business development or sales-related roles, and a track record of turning opportunities into great results. Native in French and/or Dutch, with excellent command of the other, and strong professional knowledge of English. WHAT WE OFFER A key role within a company that creates a tangible impact in people's daily lives. The opportunity to shape and diversify Testachats/Testaankoop's business activities, in a context where your work truly matters. A dynamic and evolving organization with a strong culture that values integrity, collaboration, trust and positive energy. Competitive pay and perks, flexible work options, regular evaluations and opportunities to learn and grow. Based in central Brussels, our offices are easy to reach and perfectly placed for staying connected, both within the team and with the world around us. INTERESTED OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE? We'd love to hear from you Reach out directly to recruitment@21grams.be for more information or to share your CV and application letter.