Business Developer

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) is een wereldwijde specialist in chemische grondstoffen (polymeren), half-afgewerkte technische oplossingen (garen, vezels, technisch textiel), is een wereldleider in een breed gamma van vloerbedekkingen voor de residentiële en commerciële markt (vinylrollen, vinylplanken, laminaat, parket, tapijt, naaldvilt, kunstgras en matten) en produceert ook meubelstofferingen.

B.I.G. heeft zijn hoofdkwartier in België en stelt wereldwijd 4.700 mensen te werk. We hebben productiesites in 17 landen doorheen Eurazië, Amerika en Oceanië en we bedienen klanten in 140 landen. B.I.G. rapporteerde een omzet van 1,7 miljard euro in 2020.

Bij B.I.G. werken we doelgericht en gepassioneerd aan de toekomst. Dankzij onze zin voor ondernemerschap en onze ambitie kunnen wij duurzaam blijven groeien samen met onze medewerkers, klanten, leveranciers, aandeelhouders en de maatschappij waarin we werken. Key Responsibilities

• You will be fully involved in the Innovation process and will be part of the team responsible of the definition and implementation of all aspects needed to capture the business development in a sustainable way.
• You will write the business plan for new business opportunities after collection of the inputs of all relevant function domains.
• In this role you develop deeper market knowledge insights and document these on paper with the final goal to implement these into solutions that address the respective industry's concerns and needs.
• You develop an internal and external network to anticipate industry trends and captures potential emerging needs doing so.
• You actively scouts and raises new opportunities to the Corporate Development team from in depth market understanding.
• In this role you act as a Project Manager for multidisciplinary strategic projects.
• You will increase sales opportunities and hereby maximizes revenue for the Fibres organization.
• You will report to the Business Development Manager of the Fibres division and works closely together with the Sales, Innovation team and Marketing team.
• Daily and frequent contacts with prospects and customers, suppliers, other companies with which partnerships can be built
• You will build up and maintain relationships trough a broad network of partners: machine manufacturers, test institutes, trade associations, norms and standardization committees, end customers, seminars, tradeshows,…

Qualifications and Skills

• You are committed team player but you also love to work independently
• You are proactive and driven
• You have strong communication/negotation and reporting skills
• Time management skills - well organized, ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to build and maintain a relevant network in the industry
• Willing to travel on a regular basis
• Master's degree - business engineering / master in commercial sciences or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience
• Strong curiosity for new business models, innovations, technology
• Demonstrates strong business acumen incl. knowledge of manufacturing, finance and marketing.
• Fluent in Dutch and English