Business Developer Lunar Exploration and Operations

PositionFor our business in Lunar exploration and operations we are seeking a dynamic Business Developer to strengthen our commercial growth, expand our market presence, and build strong relationships with customers and partners worldwide. This position is based at our headquarters in, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (near Brussels), Belgium with occasional international travel required. Initially your focus will be on the business development of two lunar rover projects: LUVMI-M, a commercially driven lunar mobility solution designed to provide flexible mobility and payload delivery services on the lunar surface, offering customers end-to-end mission support through the company’s YAMCS mission control system. This platform enables scientific, technological, and commercial payloads. The other rover project is ESA’s Lunar Prospecting & Scouting Rover (LPSR) initiative, a logistics driven rover designed to bridge the gap between small science scouts and large cargo transporters for which Space Applications Services is the prime contractor for the initial design phase.
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Location:
Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Start date: At the earliest Tasks and Responsibilities
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the company’s commercial and business development strategy
• Identify new markets, customer segments and partnership opportunities
• Prepare and execute targeted marketing and sales campaigns
• Develop compelling value propositions and customer facing materials
• Qualify and follow up on leads; convert leads into business opportunities
• Support negotiation and contracting with customers and partners
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and promotional events
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and ensure a high-level of customer satisfaction
• Analyse market trends, competitors, and customer needs to support decision making
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (marketing, product, engineering, operations)
• Provide input for website, social media, newsletters and general communication activities Skills and Experience
• Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics or a related field OR Degree in a technical or scientific domain with strong interest in commercial and business management topics
• Experience in business development, sales, marketing or customer facing roles
• Knowledge of or interest in space markets and in particular the lunar economy
• Familiarity with international customers, government procurement frameworks or large institutional clients.
• Innovative, proactive and able to think creatively
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in teams
• Comfortable working under deadlines and in dynamic environments
• Excellent networking and communication abilities
• Strong organisational skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English Our Offer
• Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
• A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
• A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
• Working from home in part can be a possibility
• An individualised training and development programmes.