Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager, you play a key role in attracting new clients and expanding commercial opportunities within the energy solutions market. You combine prospecting, relationship building, and strategic insight to achieve sustainable growth.

In this role, you are actively involved in detecting new market opportunities and translating customer needs into concrete, well-thought-out solutions. You work closely with internal technical experts to provide substantive advice to prospects and clients and to develop convincing proposals.

Your main responsibilities include:

• developing and executing a business development strategy focused on growth;
• actively prospecting new clients via phone, email, networking events, trade fairs, and personal visits;
• building and managing a strong sales pipeline;
• detecting customer needs and translating them into suitable energy solutions;
• building sustainable relationships with decision-makers within B2B organizations;
• collaborating with internal technical experts to optimally advise clients;
• preparing, presenting, and negotiating commercial proposals;
• closing new partnerships and contracts;
• identifying market developments, competitor activities, and new business opportunities;
• reporting to the Sales Manager.

In addition, you will be present at the head office in Genk weekly for consultations, knowledge sharing, and team moments. You are someone who takes initiative, quickly recognizes commercial opportunities, and builds a sustainable client portfolio with conviction.

For this role, we are looking for a commercial professional with a strong drive, a good sense for relationships, and sufficient experience to make an independent impact. You ideally have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or account management within a B2B environment.

You possess a customer-oriented, analytical, and results-driven mindset, and can conduct commercial conversations professionally and persuasively. You feel comfortable in a role where prospecting, follow-up, and realizing new business are central.

The ideal candidate has:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar commercial function;
• strong prospecting and negotiation skills;
• experience in building and managing a sales pipeline;
• the ability to analyze customer needs and translate them into concrete proposals;
• fluent communication skills in Dutch, complemented by a professional demeanor in client contact;
• a proactive, independent, and entrepreneurial mindset;
• an interest in energy solutions and the willingness to delve deeply into the sector;
• the capacity to collaborate well with technical experts and internal stakeholders;
• a presence at the head office in Genk on a weekly basis.

A bachelor's or master's degree is a plus, but commercial maturity, persuasive power, and a strong motivation to grow in the role make the difference.

You will join an entrepreneurial and future-oriented work environment where you will help build sustainable energy solutions and tangible commercial results. On top of that, you can count on an attractive and comprehensive compensation package that focuses on comfort, security, and flexibility.

You can count on:

• a car with a charging card;
• meal vouchers of €10 per day;
• eco-cheques worth €250;
• hospitalization insurance through DKV;
• group insurance;
• a cafeteria plan;
• carwash and parking allowance;
• a home office allowance.

In addition to these benefits, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a mission with clear societal impact, where commercial growth goes hand in hand with energy efficiency and a better ecological footprint.

Our client is a growing SME with its headquarters located in Genk. Our client advises on and coordinates the implementation of energy-saving techniques for B2B. Their focus is on: Relighting, Charging Infrastructure, Energy Audits, CO2 Reduction Plans, PV Guidance, Energy Buffer, and Measurement Campaigns.