Business Developer Flanders

Business Developer | So Wood | Flanders Build a brand. Open a market. Make an impact. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Business Developer Flanders for our client, So Wood, an ambitious Belgian startup creating functional drinks inspired by the forests of the Ardennes. Its portfolio includes kombucha, prebiotic sodas and premium drinks for the hospitality sector. Having established a presence in Wallonia and Brussels, So Wood is ready to accelerate its growth in Flanders. This is an opportunity to join a young, entrepreneurial company and play a key role in building its commercial presence in the region. Your mission: build the Flemish market You will take ownership of developing So Wood's commercial presence across Flanders, from prospecting to long-term customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing new business: identify and approach customers across retail, hospitality, organic stores and distribution.
• Winning customers: present products, organise tastings, negotiate agreements and convert prospects into active accounts.
• Building a network: develop relationships with customers, distributors and local partners.
• Growing the business: activate points of sale, develop existing accounts and generate repeat orders.
• Taking ownership: manage your pipeline, organise your field activities and identify new market opportunities. An entrepreneurial opportunity This is more than a traditional sales role. You will help build the market from the ground up. Working closely with the founders and decision-makers, you will enjoy autonomy, short decision-making lines and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work. As the business grows, your role could evolve towards broader commercial responsibilities, including leadership of the Flemish market and potentially the Netherlands. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with commercial curiosity, energy and an entrepreneurial mindset. You could be a recent graduate with relevant internship experience or an early-career professional. Direct experience in the drinks industry or a specific degree is not essential. Ideally, you bring:
• Fluent Dutch and a good understanding of the Flemish market.
• Initial experience in B2B sales, business development, retail, hospitality or FMCG; relevant internships are welcome.
• A proactive, autonomous approach and the confidence to approach new customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, authenticity and a genuine interest in building relationships.
• An interest in innovative products, food, drinks, wellbeing or sustainability.
• A category B driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Flanders. Your mindset, initiative and willingness to learn matter more than a perfect CV.

What we offer
• A role with genuine ownership of a strategic growth market.
• Direct collaboration with the founders in an ambitious Belgian startup.
• A fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensation.
• A company car, phone and laptop.
• Opportunities to grow professionally as the business expands. The role covers the whole of Flanders and involves extensive travel across the region, with regular visits to So Wood’s headquarters in Louvain-la-Neuve. Ready to make an impact? If you enjoy meeting people, spotting opportunities and building something from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.