Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Sibelco Group; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a senior business development leader to identify white spaces, prioritize growth initiatives, and govern portfolio expansion across EMEA. You will partner with Technology & Innovation and regional teams to drive new applications, partnerships, and scalable business models.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and about 10 years in international B2B growth roles, with strong English and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Approx. 10 years of experience in business development, project management, venturing, growth related roles.
• Experience in international B2B business environments.
• English – highly proficient (spoken & written).

Responsibilities

• Identify white spaces and high-growth adjacencies within and beyond existing end-markets.
• Assess market attractiveness, scalability, and strategic fit of new applications and value propositions.
• Shape entry strategies that balance speed, investment discipline, and long-term value creation.
• Lead the formal handover of validated growth plays to Key Account Management and regional organisations for commercial scaling.
• Clarify ownership, success criteria, and governance at handover to ensure seamless execution.
• Act as a senior integrator across P&L leadership, Key Account Management, and Technology & Innovation.

Education

Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field

Job description

Sibelco is seeking a senior business development leader to identify white spaces, prioritize growth initiatives, and govern portfolio expansion across EMEA. You will partner with Technology & Innovation and regional teams to drive new applications, partnerships, and scalable business models.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and about 10 years in international B2B growth roles, with strong English and financial acumen.