Director of Business Development

Beagle; Brussel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail experience agency is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to lead growth initiatives. This role focuses on winning new business and executing strategies in collaboration with teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and a robust network within the retail sector, showcasing excellent presentation and communication skills. This full-time position is based in Brussels, Belgium.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable sales experience with measurable results.
• Proven ability to grow strategic client relationships.
• Strong network of high-value prospects within the retail sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive lead generation and convert pipeline into opportunities.
• Shape and execute prospect acquisition strategy.
• Manage new business communications from first contact to close.

Skills

Sales experience

Building strategic client relationships

Networking within retail sector

Presentation skills

CRM pipeline management

Job description

Business Development Director

Our client, a retail experience agency, is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to drive their next phase of growth. In this high‑impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of winning new business – identifying, engaging and converting opportunities across target markets. You’ll help shape the business‑development strategy while executing with pace, purpose and precision, collaborating closely with Commercial teams and global colleagues to win business and bring the tenacity, insight and creativity needed to differentiate our client’s offering in a competitive environment.

What you’ll do

• Drive lead generation and convert early‑stage pipeline into closed opportunities.
• Shape and execute the prospect acquisition strategy, aligned with annual business plans.
• Validate and qualify leads to determine scalability of revenue and profitability.
• Manage new business communications from first contact to close, collaborating across teams to pitch effectively.

Experience required

• Demonstrable sales experience with a passion for new business and measurable results.
• Proven ability to build and grow strategic client relationships that scale revenue.
• A strong network of relevant, high‑value prospects within the retail sector.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to craft compelling proposal materials.
• Experience in CRM pipeline management.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Marketing Services and Retail