Business Developer

Please note that we are only looking for a payroll type of contract for this position. As a Business Developer, you will play a key role in the expansion of our Industrial activities across Flanders. Based in Brussels, your primary mission will be to develop and grow a portfolio of clients within sectors such as Food & Beverage, Chemicals and Manufacturing industries. You will identify new business opportunities, build strong partnerships with industrial stakeholders and contribute directly to the growth of Vulcain Engineering in Belgium. As your business activity develops and your portfolio of consultants grows, you will progressively take on additional responsibilities related to recruitment, team development and people management. This position therefore offers a unique opportunity to combine entrepreneurship, business development and long-term leadership evolution within a fast-growing engineering consultancy. ABOUT THE POSITION: Business Development
• Develop Vulcain Engineering's presence across Flanders within the Food & Beverage, Chemicals and Manufacturing sectors.
• Identify and approach new prospects, develop business opportunities and establish long-term client relationships.
• Build and manage your own portfolio of industrial clients and become their trusted partner for engineering consultancy services.
• Understand clients' technical and operational challenges and propose tailored engineering and consulting solutions.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial proposals, framework agreements and service contracts.
• Contribute actively to the commercial strategy and growth objectives of the Industrial Business Unit.
• Represent Vulcain Engineering during client meetings, networking events, career fairs and industry gatherings. Recruitment & Team Development
• Define recruitment needs according to your business development strategy and project opportunities.
• Participate in sourcing, interviewing and selecting engineering consultants.
• Support the onboarding and integration of newly recruited consultants.
• Contribute to building and developing your future team as your business activity grows. People Management
• As your activity develops, gradually take ownership of a team of engineering consultants.
• Maintain regular follow-up meetings with consultants deployed on client projects.
• Support career development discussions, training plans and performance evaluations.
• Promote a positive, entrepreneurial and people-focused culture. ABOUT YOU:
• Master's degree in Business Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in engineering, sales, consultancy, business development or a client-facing role.
• Strong interest in industrial environments such as Food & Beverage, Chemicals and Manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-driven, autonomous and eager to develop a business activity from the ground up.
• Motivated by the prospect of progressively evolving towards team management and leadership responsibilities.
• Native Dutch speaker with fluent English.
• A conversational level of French is required to collaborate efficiently with the Brussels-based team.

ABOUT US
Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. In Belgium, our activities focus on consultancy services, delivering expertise in three main areas:
• Energy / Infrastructure
• Gas, Renewables & Processes
• Life Sciences With headquarters based in Brussels, and clients spread all over the country, we address key projects in the Belgian industry, offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging topics and discover different sectors during their time at Vulcain. Why would you apply?
• An annual fixed gross salary ranging from 40 000€ to 50 000€ (depending on your exact level of seniority) paid over 13.92 months, including a company car (and fuel card), representation fees, insurances, meal vouchers, eco-cheques and an uncapped bonus scheme linked to your business performance.
• The opportunity to develop your own client portfolio and have a direct impact on the expansion of Vulcain Engineering in Flanders.
• A clear career path from Business Developer to Business Manager, with increasing leadership and team management responsibilities as your activity grows.
• Comprehensive training, close follow-up from senior management and yearly development reviews.
• A human-sized company with more than 120 consultants and strong synergies between our different business units.