Business Developer

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Arlon, Walloon Region, Belgique Global Water & Energy Temps plein

GWE is looking for a Business Developer with technical background for (West) Africa to expand our global sales force and contribute to GWE's business development.


Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

This is a challenging position for a technically minded, commercially driven professional with a proven track record in operational sales. The ideal candidate combines strong business development skills with an established network in Africa and a solid understanding of the Food & Beverage industry. You will report directly to the CCO.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand GWE's business in (West) Africa by selling complete wastewater treatment plants, waste-to-energy solutions and biogas utilization installations.
  • Frequent visits to the area to identify opportunities for GWE's clients and prospects.
  • Introduce and promote GWE's innovative technologies to the prospects and clients.
  • Build, maintain and further expand relationships with existing clients, governments, engineering agencies and local advisors.
  • Internal communication with the GWE's sales and engineering team to deliver the economically attractive solution tailored to the clients' requirements and local conditions.

Candidate Profile

  • Technical/Engineering bachelor education.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical solutions into commercial opportunities.
  • Multiple years of operational sales experience in the industry (preferred wastewater/ biogas/ energy). Experience within the Food & Beverage industry is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with long sales projects with complex DMU's.
  • Existing network in Africa, preferably in West Africa, and a strong affinity with doing business in the region with recognizable network in the food industry.
  • Sales driven, deal closer, enthusiastic, flexible, pro-active.
  • Proficiency in the English language (both spoken and written) – knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 35% of the time).

GWE's customers range from local companies to multinational organizations, primarily active in the Food & Beverage, starch, distillery, palm oil, paper & pulp industries, as well as semi-public waste management companies. Existing relationships within these sectors are considered a strong advantage.

What do we offer?

  • Excellent primary and secondary benefits.
  • High level of technical support by the zealous and eager sales team.
  • Reference projects at worldwide known organizations. xlxgzvr
  • Entrepreneurship.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic international environment, send us your resume/CV and motivation letter at .