Business Dev Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Diegem seeks a Business Development Manager to own the full sales cycle across Belgium and Luxembourg, from pipeline strategy to contract signing.

You will lead RFI/RFP processes, define growth with BUL and Sales Director, negotiate profitable deals, and mentor the BUSC function, with strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, and fluency in Dutch/French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of proven B2B sales or business development experience.
• Background in facilities management is a strong advantage.
• Commercial acumen and strong Excel skills for solutioning and pricing.
• Proven track record in leading client presentations and closing complex deals.
• Natural leadership skills; able to perform under pressure across multiple deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills.
• Bilingual Dutch/French with very good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle — from pipeline strategy to signed contract.
• Define the Business Unit growth strategy and target markets in partnership with the BUL and Sales Director.
• Own the RFI and RFP process: win strategy, pricing, proposal quality and client presentations.
• Negotiate contracts with the Commercial team to secure profitable deals.
• Lead and develop the Business Unit Sales Coordinator (BUSC) function.
• Provide accurate pipeline reporting and ensure governance processes are followed.

Skills

B2B sales

Client presentations

Deal closure

Leadership

Pricing

Excel

Microsoft 365

Languages: Dutch/French/English

Education

Higher educational qualifications

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions | GWS Local | Full Belux region

In our Business Unit, the Business Development Manager is the locomotive of the sales engine. You own the full cycle across the Belux region: pipeline, client relationships, proposal quality, pricing and deal closure. You report directly to the Business Unit and Country Leader Belux, with a dotted line to the VP Sales Europe.

About CBRE

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. GWS Local delivers locally led solutions powered by operational excellence, deep technical expertise and the highest standards of client care.

About the role

The Business Development Manager develops and closes new business opportunities in the facilities management market, selling at a price that meets customer requirements without compromising service quality. You own the end-to-end sales process, lead the RFP cycle, manage client relationships and drive Business Unit growth across Belgium and Luxembourg.

Reports to: Business Unit & Country Leader Belux, dotted line VP Sales |Location: Belux, HQ Diegem

What you'll do

• Own the full sales cycle — from pipeline strategy to signed contract.
• Define the Business Unit growth strategy and target markets in partnership with the BUL and Sales Director.
• Own the RFI and RFP process: win strategy, pricing, proposal quality and client presentations.
• Negotiate contracts with the Commercial team to secure profitable deals.
• Lead and develop the Business Unit Sales Coordinator (BUSC) function.
• Provide accurate pipeline reporting and ensure governance processes are followed.

What you'll need

• Minimum 10 years of proven B2B sales or business development experience.
• Background in facilities management is a strong advantage.
• Commercial acumen and strong Excel skills for solutioning and pricing.
• Proven track record in leading client presentations and closing complex deals.
• Natural leadership skills; able to perform under pressure across multiple deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills. Higher educational qualifications preferred.
• Bilingual Dutch/French with very good knowledge of English.