Business Development Manager

Are you interested in contributing to a better world for all of us? Do you find defining the next generation of products a challenge worth waking up for? Do you find exploring new technologies to inspire large corporations exciting? Verhaert, the dynamic product development powerhouse, is on the hunt for a Senior Business Development Manager for our Product Innovation group to spearhead our transformative projects. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that's making waves in the world of innovation, read on! The opportunity As we continue to expand internationally, we are looking for a dynamic, growth-oriented Senior Business Development Manager to take the lead in driving and accelerating business growth within our international key accounts in the FMCG market. If you have a passion for innovation, a drive for building personal relationships and the ability to inspire people at all levels of an organization and gain a huge amount of energy when closing business deals, this could be the perfect role for you! The role As a key member of our team, your main goal will be to create deeper relationships with our clients while continuously looking for new business opportunities. You will have to: Inspire and lead: Connect with key stakeholders across various levels within large corporate clients, becoming their trusted advisor who brings new ideas and solutions to the table. You should be obsessed with the idea and drive to let your customers shine and win within their market. Consultative selling: Understand the needs and challenges of your clients and offer – in team with a solutions manager - tailored, innovative solutions that add value and drive growth. Network and influence: Build and maintain strong personal networks within client organizations and internally with colleagues, ensuring great collaboration to meet client objectives. Drive growth: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote business development, aiming to increase revenue and expand the depth of client relationships. You will have to build up a pipeline in combination with harvesting in key accounts. What we're looking for Consultative sales expertise: You are experienced in selling high-value, complex solutions in close collaboration with a solutions manager to large organizations and can successfully steer decision-making processes at all levels. Relationship building: You're a natural networker, capable of creating lasting relationships and opening doors for new opportunities. Having a network in the FMCG market and knowing the ins and outs is a strong benefit. Innovative thinking: You're not afraid to think outside the box, challenge the status quo of customers and bring new ideas to the table that go for results. Passion for technology and learning: As we are in a technical environment and discussions with our customers are surely product development driven, a deep interest in (the latest) technology and a growth mindset is a must. Fluent in Dutch, English and German (as bonus): You should be comfortable communicating with clients and colleagues across borders. Not an EU citizen, not living in Belgium, or no Dutch? No need to apply. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values creativity, growth, and real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your innovative spirit and passion for driving change – together, we’ll shape the future.