About the CompanyWith 75 years of experience, Coface is a leader in the credit insurance and risk management market. We have also developed a range of other value-added services, including factoring, debt collection, Single Risk insurance, bonding, and information services. As a close-knit, international organization at the core of the global economy, Coface offers an enriching work experience on several levels: relational, professional, and cultural. Every day, our teams are making trade happen. Join us!About the RoleAre you our new Business Development Officer with a commercial drive and an interest in the world of B2B, economics and global business? Let us grow Belgian companies together!ResponsibilitiesResponsible for evaluating sales opportunities and presenting business cases, with the aim of extending market penetration and increasing profits;Develop a thorough understanding of the needs and requirements of key customers and prepare bespoke solutions, accurate pricing and quotations;Customer Management - ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction in all areas of the business;Develop product and technical knowledge for commercial purposes and prepare estimates and quotations in accordance with the sales and pricing policy;Organise price sheets, signed contract documents, customer details to back office for seamless implementation of new business;Complete end-to-end customer new business process and activate account.CommunicationEstablish and maintain communication links with other internal departments to identify all sales opportunities;Work closely with the local sales teams to maximise the efficiency of the sales process by following the Group's bidding procedures, making well-tailored offers and controlling costs.QualificationsDegree in finance, business administration, economics, banking or equivalent;Required SkillsSales/operations experience, ideally in trade credit insurance, insurance, factoringStrong understanding of business, finance, products/services, market and customer needs;Fluency (written and spoken) in French and Dutch;Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel.Preferred SkillsYou have at least 5 years of relevant sales experience in the financial sector and/or management of international key accounts;You are an assertive, driven team player;You have excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills with decision-makers;You have a good knowledge of the Dutch and French languages.Pay range and compensation packageA competitive and stable monthly salary;The opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a major global company, one of the world leaders in its field;The opportunity to gain knowledge in the field of trade information services, credit insurance and finance;Regular and interesting team-building activities.Equal Opportunity StatementCoface is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.```