Business Development Manager Life Sciences

Verhaert Masters in Innovation; Cortewallewijk; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Verhaert Masters in Innovation is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for our Product Innovation group to lead Life Science projects and grow international accounts. You will drive client relationships, identify opportunities, and shape new solutions with a commercial mindset.

The role requires a growth-oriented mindset, the ability to influence at all organization levels, and fluency in Dutch, English, and German.

Qualifications

• Consultative sales experience delivering high-value, complex solutions to large organizations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a proven network in Life Science markets.
• Innovative thinker who brings new ideas to customers and drives results.
• Fluent in Dutch, English and German; able to communicate across borders.
• Passion for technology and learning in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead client relationships across key accounts, turning ideas into action.
• Use consultative selling to tailor innovative solutions with a solutions manager.
• Network, influence and collaborate with internal teams to meet client objectives.
• Drive growth by developing and implementing strategic initiatives and building a strong sales pipeline.

Job description

Are you interested in contributing to a healthier world for all of us? Do you find defining the next generation of products a challenge worth waking up for? Do you find exploring new technologies to inspire large corporations exciting ?

Verhaert, the dynamic product development powerhouse, is on the hunt for a Business Development Manager for our Product Innovation group to spearhead our transformative Life Science projects. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that's making waves in the world of innovation, read on!

The opportunity

As we continue to expand internationally, we are looking for a dynamic, growth-oriented Business Development Manager to take the lead in driving and accelerating business growth within our international key accounts (DE, CH, AT) and innovationg prospects in the Life Science market. If you have a passion for innovation, a drive for building personal relationships and the ability to inspire people at all levels of an organization with a strong commercial mindset, personality and attitude, this could be the perfect role for you!

The role

As a key member of our team, your main goal will be to create deeper relationships with our clients while continuously looking for new business opportunities. You will have to:

• Inspire and lead: Connect with key stakeholders across various levels within large corporate clients, becoming their trusted advisor who brings new ideas and solutions to the table. You should be obsessed with the idea and drive to let your customers shine and win within their market.
• Consultative selling: Understand the needs and challenges of your clients and offer in team with a solutions manager tailored, innovative solutions that add value and drive growth.
• Network and influence: Build, enlarge and maintain strong personal networks within client organizations and internally with colleagues, ensuring great collaboration to meet client objectives.
• Drive growth: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote business development, aiming to increase revenue and expand the depth of client relationships. You will have to build up a pipeline in combination with harvesting in key accounts.

What we're looking for

• Consultative sales expertise: You are experienced in selling high-value, complex solutions in close collaboration with a solutions manager to large organizations and can successfully steer decision-making processes at all levels.
• Relationship building: You're a natural networker, capable of creating lasting relationships and opening doors for new opportunities. Already having a network in the Life Science market and knowing the ins and outs is a must.
• Innovative thinking: You're not afraid to think outside the box, challenge the status quo of customers and bring new ideas to the table that go for results.
• Passion for technology and learning: As we are in a technical environment and discussions with our customers are surely product development driven, a deep interest in (the latest) technology and a growth mindset is a must.
• Fluent in Dutch, English and German (as bonus): You should be comfortable communicating with clients and colleagues across borders. No Dutch? No EU citizenship nor permanent Belgian work permit? No need to apply.

If you're ready to be part of a company that values creativity, growth, and real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your innovative spirit and passion for driving change together, we'll shape the future.