Business Development Manager

Vacancy: Business Development Manager – Belgium | Antwerp

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities and expanding the organisation’s client base. You will focus on identifying and approaching new clients within relevant market segments and building a strong sales pipeline.

You will play a key role at the start of the commercial process, creating new opportunities and identifying customer needs. Working closely with technical specialists and commercial colleagues, you will demonstrate the value of innovative solutions and help customers find the right approach to their building and energy management challenges.

Where you make a difference

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within selected market segments using a solution-oriented sales approach.
• Build, manage and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Proactively approach potential customers through various channels.
• Identify customer needs, key decision-makers and commercial opportunities.
• Organise and conduct initial customer meetings and introductory appointments.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to support complex customer requirements.
• Participate in networking events, trade fairs and industry meetings.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales opportunities and follow-up actions in the CRM system.
• Monitor market developments and share commercial insights with the wider team.

What you bring

• At least a bachelor's degree; a technical background is an advantage.
• A minimum of three years of experience in business development, sales or commercial acquisition.
• Proven experience in generating new business within a B2B environment.
• An interest in technology, buildings, installation systems or sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills and strong networking abilities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

What is on offer?

• A gross monthly salary of approximately €4,000–€6,000, depending on experience and expertise.
• A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact.
• Involvement throughout the sales process, from initial customer contact and needs analysis to solution development, quotations and follow-up.
• A varied role combining customer meetings, external visits, technical collaboration and internal discussions.
• An attractive benefits package, including meal and eco-vouchers, group and hospitalisation insurance, and a teleworking allowance.
• 20 days of annual leave and 12 additional leave days, subject to applicable arrangements.
• A company car, laptop and mobile phone.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and career progression.
• The opportunity to join a growing international organisation with a collaborative team culture.

About the organisation

Our client is an established international provider of building automation and intelligent energy management solutions. The organisation helps customers create smarter, more energy-efficient, sustainable and comfortable buildings through innovative technology and integrated building systems.

With an international presence and a strong local team in the Benelux region, the company combines the resources of a larger organisation with the flexibility and personal approach of a close-knit team.

Its culture is built on trust, ownership, technical expertise and continuous development. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, grow professionally and contribute directly to the organisation’s ongoing success.