Position
For our business in Lunar exploration and operations we are seeking a dynamic Business Developer to strengthen our commercial growth, expand our market presence, and build strong relationships with customers and partners worldwide.
This position is based at our headquarters in, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (near Brussels), Belgium with occasional international travel required.
Initially your focus will be on the business development of two lunar rover projects: LUVMI-M, a commercially driven lunar mobility solution designed to provide flexible mobility and payload delivery services on the lunar surface, offering customers end-to-end mission support through the company’s YAMCS mission control system. This platform enables scientific, technological, and commercial payloads. The other rover project is ESA’s Lunar Prospecting & Scouting Rover (LPSR) initiative, a logistics driven rover designed to bridge the gap between small science scouts and large cargo transporters for which Space Applications Services is the prime contractor for the initial design phase.
* Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
* Start date: At the earliest
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Contribute to the definition and implementation of the company’s commercial and business development strategy
* Identify new markets, customer segments and partnership opportunities
* Prepare and execute targeted marketing and sales campaigns
* Develop compelling value propositions and customer facing materials
* Qualify and follow up on leads; convert leads into business opportunities
* Support negotiation and contracting with customers and partners
* Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and promotional events
* Maintain relationships with existing clients and ensure a high-level of customer satisfaction
* Analyse market trends, competitors, and customer needs to support decision making
* Collaborate with cross functional teams (marketing, product, engineering, operations)
* Provide input for website, social media, newsletters and general communication activities
Skills and Experience
* Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics or a related field OR Degree in a technical or scientific domain with strong interest in commercial and business management topics
* Experience in business development, sales, marketing or customer facing roles
* Knowledge of or interest in space markets and in particular the lunar economy
* Familiarity with international customers, government procurement frameworks or large institutional clients.
* Innovative, proactive and able to think creatively
* Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in teams
* Comfortable working under deadlines and in dynamic environments
* Excellent networking and communication abilities
* Strong organisational skills
* Fluent in written and spoken English
Our Offer
* Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
* A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
* A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
* A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
* Working from home in part can be a possibility
* An individualised training and development programmes.