International Business Development Manager | Industrial Machinery | Belgium
Are you an ambitious B2B sales professional who enjoys combining technical solutions, international relationship-building and modern digital sales tools?
We're working with an established industrial technology business looking to strengthen its commercial team with an International Business Development Manager. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your own region, develop key customer relationships and play a genuine role in the company's international growth.
What will you be doing?
- Take full ownership of your assigned international sales region.
- Develop account strategies and build long-term relationships with customers.
- Identify and win new business through proactive outreach, digital leads and networking.
- Travel internationally for customer meetings, trade shows and project discussions.
- Work closely with engineering teams to turn customer requirements into tailored technical solutions.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact and quotations through to negotiation and closing.
- Collaborate with marketing to generate leads, improve campaigns and strengthen the sales pipeline.
- Use CRM systems, AI tools and digital sales platforms to improve efficiency and commercial performance.
- Ensure a smooth transition from sales into project delivery and production.
What are we looking for?
- An affinity either studying or selling engineering solutions.
- At least 3+ years of experience in international B2B sales.
- Experience in industrial machinery, manufacturing or a technical environment is a strong advantage.
- A proactive, commercially minded individual who enjoys winning new business.
- Confidence working with CRM systems, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and digital sales tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across sales, marketing and engineering.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
- Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 20–40% of the time.
What's on offer?
- A key commercial role with genuine autonomy and ownership.
- An international customer base and exposure to a wide range of industries and markets.
- Close collaboration with experienced engineering and marketing teams.
- Access to modern digital tools, AI-powered solutions and quotation platforms.
- Ongoing training and development in digital sales and commercial technology.
- Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
- Company car, laptop, phone and the tools you need to succeed.
Interested in taking the next step in your international sales career?