Business Developer

Il y a 18 heures

Ghent, Flanders, Belgique Collective.work Temps plein

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing deep-tech startup specialized in photonics and optical communication, is looking for a Business Developer to drive its growth. You will find new markets, build strategic partnerships and help position the company as a leader in optical communication. The ideal candidate combines a technical background with a strong commercial and strategic mindset.*

Responsibilities:

o Market Development: Identify and pursue new markets, industries and applications for the company’s photonics solutions.

o Partnerships & Channels: Build strategic partnerships and open new sales and distribution channels.

o Lead Generation: Generate and qualify new leads and hand them over to the sales team.

o Market Research: Research market trends, customer needs and competitors.

o Positioning Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to position the company as a leader in optical communication.

o Product Insights: Share market and customer insights with the product team to guide product development.

o Strategic Planning & Reporting: Align business development with company goals together with senior management, and present reports on market activity, growth opportunities and partnership progress

Requirements

o Technical background in physics, optics or electronic engineering

o Proven business development experience, ideally in photonics or high-tech

o Knowledge of European markets and an established industry network

o Experience with market analysis tools and methods

o Experience in national and international project applications and proposals

o Strong analytical, strategic, writing and coordination skills

o Autonomous and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment

o A passion for technology, especially photonics