The job location can be Leuven or Ghent.
Scope
The Business Development Manager actively reaches out to new leads, establishes long term relationships with existing customers, works closely together with our technical staff, aligns with suppliers, initiates marketing activities and contributes to business communication.
Responsibilities
* Reach out to potential new customers via mailings, dedicated meetings, telephone calls and company presentations
* Initiate marketing activities and participate in trade shows, exhibitions and networking events
* Identify feasible new business opportunities and turn them into commercial projects
* Qualify and define the project in close cooperation with the technical staff
* Assist in legal discussions and drafting contract with customers and suppliers
* Be a trusted advisor for your customers and create a long term relationship based on trust
* High-level follow-up of projects and presence at important meetings
* Maintain supplier relationships and align supplier capabilities with business opportunity needs
* Coordinate press releases and contribute to our business communication
* Consult regularly with Chief Business Development Officer regarding sales forecast
Competences
* You have a strong technical background in micro-electronics
* Strategic sales experience in the semiconductor industry is a must
* You are able to set-up a sales and marketing plan and you can interpret P&L
* You are eager to bring in new customers and you are driven by customer satisfaction
* You have the ability to build relationships at all levels
* You have good planning, organizational and problemsolving skills
* You have the flexibility to adapt and to meet changing requirements
* You are able to travel and to work evenings when required (20%)
Our offer
* The job location can be Leuven or Ghent
* An attractive salary package with a variety of extra benefits
* A stimulating and pleasant working environment with regular team activities
* A financially healthy company with growth potential
* Possibility to continuously learn and grow through in-house and external trainings