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The Port of Antwerp is Europe’s second-largest port and the leading chemical and petrochemical hub on the continent. As a Business Developer in the petrochemical industry, you will focus on strengthening relationships and expanding project pipelines with key companies in the port, including BASF, TotalEnergies, INEOS, Borealis, Umicore, and Covestro. Your goal is to increase Hilti’s share of wallet by driving sales growth across accounts and major projects, while building senior-level relationships within customer organizations. You will proactively execute account strategies that respond to economic and market trends, ensuring Hilti’s solutions meet customer needs and maximize growth opportunities.
What You'll do
1. Take ownership of account strategies, specification and sales development, and long-term relationship building by delivering tailored commercial and technical solutions;
2. Expand the project pipeline for new-build and MRO projects in targeted accounts across the Energy trade segment, including onshore, offshore, and power subsegments;
3. Develop senior-level contacts within customer organizations (department heads, corporate, C-level) to drive account strategy execution;
4. Influence specifications at the application level by collaborating with Hilti technical teams and engaging with designers, engineers, project teams, purchase departments, and discipline managers across multiple disciplines (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping & Procurement);
5. Focus on MEP, firestop, and secondary steel structures, primarily on projects in Belux;
6. Monitor economic and market trends to adapt strategies and seize opportunities;
7. Operate fully within Hilti’s digital environment and systems, with potential collaboration across international offices.
What You’ll Bring
8. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels, including senior and C-level customers;
9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior and C-level engagement;
10. Strategic and proactive mindset to develop long-term customer growth plans and drive results.
11. Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority and foster collaboration;
12. Capability to sell system solutions, articulate value propositions, and confidently answer customer questions;
13. Technical affinity with MEP, firestop, anchoring, fastening, and secondary steel structures;
14. Commercial mindset with project management, negotiation skills, and adaptability in a dynamic, international environment.
What’s In It for You
15. A dynamic and motivating work environment where outstanding performance is recognized and rewarded;
16. An open feedback culture, focused on continuous development, learning, and collaboration;
17. Numerous career opportunities, both horizontal and vertical, based on motivation and results;
18. A sustainable and socially responsible company culture, committed to making a positive impact on people and the environment;
19. Flexible work arrangement: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote;
20. A competitive salary (based on a 38-hour week), complemented by a group bonus and an individual annual bonus;
21. A comprehensive benefits package, including a company car, group and hospitalization insurance, a net allowance, flexible compensation options, laptop and internet support, a mobile phone and a subscription;
22. 25 days of vacation, with the option to purchase additional days via the Flex-plan;
23. Team activities, sports events, and social initiatives that foster cohesion, fun and unforgettable experiences;
24. Ongoing training and personal development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career;
25. A supportive environment that values work-life balance, inclusion and the well-being of every employee.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.