Business development manager (Senior) – Industrial projects & maintenance

FMA Services; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FMA Services seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager to lead the commercial effort in Flanders, focusing on Antwerp, Kempen and Limburg. You will open doors, deepen client relationships and strategically position our multi-technical capabilities in the market.

In this senior role you will be the commercial face of the company in the region, identifying opportunities, drafting strong quotations, and driving growth with autonomy and strategic insight.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a commercial or project-oriented role within industrial services.
• Preferably an existing network in the sector (petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industry).
• Affinity with technical environments where safety (VCA) is central.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify new clients and projects in the Antwerp, Kempen and Limburg regions.
• Build sustainable relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders within our industrial sectors.
• Monitor market trends and translate them into commercial actions and concrete growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop strong quotations, framework contracts and project proposals.
• Represent FMA with clients, on sites and at networking events: you are our face in the field.
• Think strategically about commercial priorities, positioning and future growth.

Skills

5+ years exp

Industrial services

Dutch fluent

English proficient

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Job description

Location: Belgium (Antwerp – Kempen – Limburg region)
Company: FMA SERVICES BV
Contract type: Full-time – permanent
Start date: By mutual agreement, preferably within 2 weeks

About FMA Services

FMA Services is an ambitious and rapidly growing player in industrial E&I projects and technical services. We work for leading companies in the (petro)chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and food sectors. Our reputation? Professional, reliable, safety-first and built on sustainable relationships.

To further strengthen our growth, we are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager with a nose for opportunities and a passion for industry.

About the Position

In this senior role, you will be the commercial figurehead of FMA Services in Flanders. You open doors, deepen relationships and strategically position our multi-technical expertise in the market. You focus on the Antwerp, Kempen and Limburg regions, where you secure new projects with insight and conviction.

What Will You Do?

• Actively identify new clients and projects in the Antwerp, Kempen and Limburg regions.
• Build sustainable relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders within our industrial sectors.
• Monitor market trends and translate them into commercial actions and concrete growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop strong quotations, framework contracts and project proposals.
• Represent FMA with clients, on sites and at networking events: you are our face in the field.
• Think strategically about commercial priorities, positioning and future growth.

Who are we looking for?

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial or project-oriented role within industrial services (for example in E&I, electromechanics, maintenance…).
• You preferably have an existing network in the sector (petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industry).
• You have an affinity with technical environments where safety (VCA) is central.
• You are communicatively strong, strategically minded and entrepreneurial.
• You work independently, take initiative and know how to motivate and engage a team.
• You live in Belgium and speak fluent Dutch; good knowledge of English is required in this sector, French is a plus.
• You are preferably available at short notice.

What We Offer

• A key position within a growing technical company with a strong reputation.
• A human, professional work environment where initiative, entrepreneurship and responsibility are valued.
• Extensive autonomy and space to develop your own network, approach and strategy.
• An attractive and competitive salary package supplemented with strong additional benefits. (We are happy to invest in experience and expertise.)

Candidates must have a valid EU residence and work permit and already be residing in the EU.