Business Development Manager - DACH Region

Michael Page International (Belgium); Eupen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel/charging card

Performance-related bonus

Fringe benefits package

Autonomy in DACH market

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in the DACH region. The ideal candidate will prospect new customers, build long-term relationships, and close complex technical deals in packaging, manufacturing, or related industrial sectors.

German language is essential; professional French and/or English are a plus. This role offers an autonomous position with a company car, performance bonus, and exposure to an international

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or B2B Commercial Development.
• Strong prospecting, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Resilience to develop business in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial growth strategy for the DACH region.
• Identify, prospect and convert new customers across targeted industrial sectors.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Understand customer needs and propose tailored technical solutions.
• Lead negotiations and close commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with internal technical, operational and customer service teams.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and customer meetings.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM reporting.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

B2B commercial development

Prospecting

Networking

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

• Entrepreneurial Culture
• International Customer Portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the packaging and industrial solutions sector, recognized for its innovation, operational excellence and commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

With a strong footprint across Europe and ambitious growth plans, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial presence within the DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) through the recruitment of a highly driven Business Development Manager.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a true sales developer, someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, opening new doors and driving market expansion rather than simply managing existing relationships.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a commercial growth strategy for the DACH region.
• Identify, prospect and convert new customers across targeted industrial sectors.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Understand customer needs and propose tailored technical solutions.
• Lead negotiations and successfully close commercial agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal technical, operational and customer service teams.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, industry events and customer meetings.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM reporting.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a real business developper.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or B2B Commercial Development.
• A genuine passion for acquiring new customers and opening new markets.
• Strong prospecting, networking and relationship-building skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• The resilience and determination required to develop business within a competitive market.

Experience within packaging, manufacturing, industrial products, paper, printing, labels, plastics or other technical environments is considered a strong advantage.

German is the key success factor for this role.

Given the strategic focus on the DACH region, candidates must possess:

• Perfect proficiency in German
• Professional French and/or English
• Additional languages are an asset

You must be capable of conducting negotiations, presentations and commercial discussions at senior decision-maker level entirely in German.

What's on Offer

• €70,000 gross annual salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car and fuel/charging card
• Full package of fringe benefits
• Significant autonomy and ownership of the DACH market
• Exposure to an international customer portfolio
• Stable industrial environment with ambitious growth plans
• Entrepreneurial culture valuing initiative, accountability and results