Strategic Digital Business Developer (AI)

In The Pocket; Belgique; On-site; USD 58,616 - 82,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Individual training budget

Team collaboration environment

Job summary

A leading European digital product studio is seeking a forward-thinking Business Developer. You will identify and unlock high-impact opportunities, engage with C-level stakeholders, and craft tailored proposals. The role requires fluent Dutch and English, a passion for innovative solutions, and experience in consultative selling. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary and a unique opportunity to shape digital strategies for top-tier clients.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for digital innovation and problem solving.
• Experience in consultative selling preferably within a digital agency.
• Natural communicator comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and unlock opportunities with high-impact clients.
• Craft tailored proposals through collaboration with internal teams.
• Lead pre-sales efforts and secure impactful budgets.

Skills

Digital strategy

Consultative selling

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

AI & machine learning

Complex deal negotiation

Job description

We're an independent European digital product studio with a strong track record of delivering market-defining strategies and products for enterprises and governments. With about 200 talented people across three countries, premium AI capabilities and a diverse portfolio of international clients, we define, design and ship high-quality digital products, strategies and software. From global cloud-based platforms and large-scale apps to medical devices, banking software and augmented reality experiences. In a nutshell: if it lives and breathes digital, it’s what we do best.

Become a part of our team

At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe.

What you'll do

To fuel our growth in an increasingly AI-powered world, In The Pocket is hiring a forward-thinking Business Developer. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying and unlocking high-impact opportunities with top-tier clients and connecting with senior decision-makers to shape their digital strategies and align business goals with technological innovation, client expectations, and the possibilities of AI. As part of a seasoned sales and marketing team that values initiative, insight, and continuous learning, you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a trusted advisor for tomorrow’s digital leaders.

Your mission is to expand In The Pocket’s footprint in Belgium and beyond by:

• Connecting with digital decision-makers at leading organisations to spark impactful partnerships.
• Uncovering strategic challenges and identifying where digital innovation can make a real difference.
• Gaining a deep understanding of each client’s ecosystem: their structure, goals, and digital maturity.
• Earning the role of trusted advisor through strategic thinking and value-driven conversations.
• Leading pre-sales efforts to craft & shape compelling, tailored proposals—together by collaborating closely with internal teams
• Securing budgets that empower us to build high-quality, digital products with measurable impact.

Who you are

• You have a strong passion for digital and a genuine interest in helping clients solve complex business challenges through innovation.
• Your curiosity is boundless: you quickly absorb new concepts and thrive in dynamic, tech-driven environments.
• You’re a natural communicator & storyteller: clear, persuasive, and confident—whether in a boardroom or on stage.
• You adapt easily to different business contexts and are comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders.
• You’re fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• You leverage the latest developments in AI to accelerate & augment your work and achieve higher results.
• You bring experience in consultative selling or management consulting—ideally within a digital studio, agency, or a larger consultancy firm.
• You have a proven ability to sell complex service offerings, ideally in areas like digital strategy, UX design, AI & machine learning, or software engineering (Mobile, Web, XR, Cloud).
• Navigating commercial negotiations and complex deal structures feels familiar, and you’re confident handling contractual terms and risk assessments.
• You have an active network of decision-makers across industries and know how to turn relationships into lasting partnerships.

What we offer

Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• You’ll start with a permanent contract in a role that comes with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
• We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Our benefits package has you covered with hospitalisation and group insurance, meal vouchers, a phone subscription, and more.
• You’ll have a mobility budget that lets you decide how to get around, your way.
• Life at In The Pocket isn’t just about work, we host team events throughout the year to celebrate, connect, and have fun together.
• Learning never stops here, so after six months, you’ll receive a dedicated learning and development budget to keep growing your skills and exploring new horizons.

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