Business Development Engineer

BPYP Consultancy supports companies with recruitment and selection. For our client, a growing machine builder in the South-East Flanders region, we are looking for a Business Development Engineer.

Your role

You develop and execute sales strategies, build relationships with key customers and partners, and provide technical support to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction in your assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to reach ambitious sales targets
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners
• Provide technical support to customers and partners so the technology is implemented and used successfully
• Work with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development and operations
• Carry out market research and competitive analysis to find opportunities for growth and differentiation
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, product demonstrations and technical papers
• Manage and track sales activities, forecasts and pipelines
• Report regularly to senior management with sales figures and insights

Practical

• Full-time, permanent contract
• Travel up to 25 to 30% of the time in your assigned region to meet customers and partners
• A technical bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical sales role
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
• A proven track record in developing and executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team, self-motivated and results-driven
• Fluent English is required; other languages are a plus