Business Development Manager, Energy Systems & Building Tech

VITO; Genk; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VITO’s EnergyVille team in Genk seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to bring university technologies to market. You will co-develop products/services, manage commercial activities for two technology teams, and broaden exposure to VITO’s portfolio across units.

You will lead valorisation strategy, coordinate with Lead Scientists and the Marketing team, and drive contracts, IP, and market opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships and external networks.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant domain (engineering, energy, building & construction).
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proven experience in a commercial or related role in innovation.
• Familiar with protection and valorisation of intellectual property.
• Able to translate market/tech trends into innovative solutions.
• Strategic thinker with strong CRM and key account skills.
• Able to turn strategies into concrete goals and actions.
• Excellent communication and networking to foster collaborations.

Responsabilités

• Familiarize with technologies, competencies, and IP within the team.
• Follow up contacts and contracts with industrial partners to prepare follow-up contracts toward market.
• Register interactions with clients in the CRM and monitor key accounts.
• Network to scout new contract research opportunities and applications.
• Lead valorisation strategy and develop commercial roadmaps and action plans.
• Support targeted marketing activities with scientists and Marketing/Communications.
• Coordinate R&D proposals with lead scientists and negotiate contracts.
• Support technology transfer and licensing with IP/Tech Transfer Office.
• Provide status reporting of contracts and valorisation tracks to team and Valorisation Director.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Customer relationship management

Key account management

Networking

Commercial development

Formation

Master or PhD in engineering, energy, building & construction

Outils

CRM system

Description du poste

VITO’s EnergyVille team in Genk seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to bring university technologies to market. You will co-develop products/services, manage commercial activities for two technology teams, and broaden exposure to VITO’s portfolio across units.

You will lead valorisation strategy, coordinate with Lead Scientists and the Marketing team, and drive contracts, IP, and market opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships and external networks.