Area Cooperation Manager

ENGIE; Linkebeek; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-optimized bonus

Insurance coverage

Meal vouchers

Retirement plan

Company car / Mobility plan

Flexible hours and 34 holidays

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

ENGIE Belgium is seeking an Area Cooperation Manager to strengthen relationships with European customers and lead long-term partnerships in specialized maintenance services across Europe.

You will translate customer needs into business opportunities, manage the commercial process, and collaborate with a team of engineers while traveling as required, upholding safety and quality throughout.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in maintenance, asset management, power generation, industrial services or technical B2B environments.
• Technical affinity with commercial maturity and comfort in discussions with customers and senior stakeholders.
• Structured work style with ability to set priorities and map opportunities, risks and workload.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and trust-building skills.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• Willingness to travel within Europe for meetings and site visits.
• Actively prioritizes health and safety for self and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders across Europe, as the primary link between customers and EMS.
• Drive the full commercial process from opportunity identification to contract execution, invoicing and follow-up.
• Translate customer needs into specialised maintenance services, technical solutions and project opportunities.
• Identify future market trends, maintenance needs and growth opportunities, connecting them with EMS expertise.
• Contribute to strategic workforce and business planning through forecasting, capacity assessment and budget input.
• Support management decisions by evaluating commercial opportunities, feasibility, risks and fit.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Dutch fluency

French fluency

English fluency

Travel willingness

Health & safety mindset

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or business engineering

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of maintenance services for Europe’s power generation assets by turning strategic customer relationships into concrete business value?

Then ENGIE, leader of the Energy Power Transition, needs YOU!

At EMS (European Maintenance Support), we are looking for an Area Cooperation Manager (M/F/X) reporting to the Head of Development.

WE OFFER YOU as Area Cooperation Manager

• Achallengingandevolving jobwithin the world of Thermal energy production, a key enabler of the transition towards carbon-neutral economy.
• The possibility to contribute to challenging projects in line with personal interests, shaping the energy landscape of the future.
• Ahigh-technological workplacewhere a passion for technology is key.
• A working environment wheresafety is top-priority.
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a motivated teamconsisting of +/- 6 engineers lead by Frederik Foulon . We are ready to assist you with great expertise and the necessary humor. We love to celebrate successes together .
• Cutting edge trainings that are organized by ENGIE University. These will not only help you to develop your knowledge on our different businesses, but also will give you a chance to acquire new hard and/or soft skills
• A competitive salary package, with numerous extra-legal benefits:
  • A tax-optimized bonus plan
  • Hospitalization and medical expenses insurance for you and your family members
  • Meal vouchers of 10 EUR with net contribution of 1,09 EUR
  • An attractive retirement plan
  • Green (electric) Company car with load pass for Belgium and neighboring countries or a green alternative through our mobility plan
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to 34 holidays, possibility to work up to 2 days from home, gliding work hours.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES as Area Cooperation Manage r

You are the key link between customers and EMS, translating customer needs into business opportunities, and long-term partnerships for specialised maintenance services and projects. By balancing commercial value, technical feasibility and business risks, you help shape EMS’s future activities and strategic growth across Europe.

• Build and manage long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders across Europe, acting as the primary link between customers and EMS.
• Drive the full commercial process from opportunity identification to contract execution, invoicing and customer follow-up.
• Translate customer needs into specialised maintenance services, technical solutions and project opportunities, balancing customer value with business objectives.
• Identify future market trends, maintenance needs and growth opportunities, connecting them with EMS expertise and capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic workforce and business planning through forecasting, capacity assessment and budget input.
• Support management decision-making by evaluating commercial opportunities, technical feasibility, risks and strategic fit.

YOUR PROFILE as Area Cooperation Manage r

• You hold a master’s degree in engineering, business engineering or have equivalent experience.
• You have experience in maintenance, asset management, power generation, industrial services or technical B2B environments.
• You combine technical affinity with commercial maturity and feel comfortable in discussions with customers, site management and senior stakeholders.
• You work in a structured way, can set priorities and clearly map opportunities, risks and workload.
• You are strong in stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and building long-term trust.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch, French and English
• You are willing to travel within Europe for customer meetings, site visits and internal cooperation.
• You always take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues!

Above all, we are looking for someone with potential, drive and the right mindset to grow in this role; skills or knowledge that are not yet fully developed today can be further built through guidance, experience and training

We believe any recruitment decision should be a sustainable one , taken by both parties and in full transparency. Don’t hesitate to reach out in case you have specific questions you want to get answered before applying.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• CV pre-selection based on key requirements
• HR in-depth interview in teams with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1h online Hudson assessment of abstract reasoning skills, personality and motivation
• On-site interview with the Hiring Manager
• Job offer

Research shows that men apply when they meet 60% of the requirements while women only apply when they are convinced they meet 100%. Don’t let that hold you back – we’d love to hear from you!

MORE ABOUT US

ENGIE is committed to promote Equal Opportunity employment. We pro-actively foster an inclusive environment that not only embraces but celebrates diversity. Our goal is for all employees to experience a real sense of belonging. We aim to provide them with a safe and inclusive working environment in which they feel empowered to thrive and excel.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

Company Name: ENGIE Belgium

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Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.