Business Development Manager - Technology / Engineering Sector

Michael Page International (Belgium); Waals-Brabant; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Technology/Engineering sector in Belgium. You will develop and execute the commercial strategy within your region, building relationships with B2B clients across industrial sectors.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical sales environment, and fluency in French and Dutch with English proficiency. You will coordinate projects, collaborate with international teams, and drive growth in a fast-growing global

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar position in technical/industrial environments.
• Proven experience selling engineering, R&D, product development, industrialization, or manufacturing services.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in French and Dutch, with professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy within your assigned region, aligned with growth objectives.
• Build and manage a portfolio of B2B clients within industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities related to product development, engineering services, industrialization, and outsourced manufacturing solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and relationship building to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Coordinate awarded projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on timelines, budgets, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with international teams to create commercial and technical synergies across the organization.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and growth drivers.

Skills

5+ years experience

Tech sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

English proficiency

Job description

• Business Development
• Technology

About Our Client

Our client is a technology and engineering services company supporting businesses in the development of innovative products and industrial solutions. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, the company assists customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping to industrialization and production.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager - Technology / Engineering Sector will have the following responsibilities :

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy within your assigned region, aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Build and manage a portfolio of B2B clients within industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities related to product development, engineering services, industrialization, and outsourced manufacturing solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and relationship building to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Coordinate awarded projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on timelines, budgets, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with international teams to create commercial and technical synergies across the organization.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and growth drivers.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years in a similar position: business development or sales experience within a technical, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience selling engineering, R&D, product development, industrialization, or manufacturing-related services.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills, with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and long‑term customer partnerships.
• Fluency in French and Dutch, with professional proficiency in English.

What's on Offer

• A strategic role with a direct impact on business growth and development.
• The opportunity to work within an innovative and fast‑growing international organization.
• An attractive compensation package including fixed salary, performance‑based incentives, and additional benefits.
• Long‑term career development opportunities