Are you passionate about the event industry and ready for a new challenge ? We are seeking an enthusiastic Business Developer to join our team at Options Belgium, part of the French based Groupe Options, European leader in furniture and tableware hire for all type of events.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing sales strategies to achieve the company's goals. This position requires a talent for hunting, networking and relationship building. If you have an affinity for the event industry and a desire to achieve tangible results and succeed, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Your key responsibilities
· Map, prospect, pitch and close the deal with new customers across your region in a very organized way
· Follow market trends, stay up-to-date with competition and analyze customer data to improve and identify new opportunities
· Relentlessly generate new customer leads, network with potential clients and create new business
· Develop and maintain a database of contacts and leads
· Create sales presentations and demonstrate the features and benefits of our services
· Negotiate prices, contracts and close sales deals
· Secure customer excellence in offer, quality and service
· Work closely with operational and inside sales teams in Belgium to guarantee customer satisfaction
· Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
· Promote the company's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
· Organize regular business reviews, events and monitor customer feedback
Who we're looking for :
· A Master's degree or similar experience
· A first successful professional experience in sales, ideally within the events and/or food industry, in a hunter-type role
· Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
· Great organizational and time management skills
· Strong analytical abilities
· Enthusiastic, pro-active and result oriented
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Fluency in French and Dutch
What we offer :
· Challenging position in a dynamic organization
· A full-time contract of indefinite duration
· An attractive salary with extralegal benefits (bonus, car, health insurance,...)
· An organization with space for initiative and creativity