Business Development Manager - Carbon Capture and Sustainable Solutions

GEA is a leading global company that delivers innovative solutions in the food, energy, and environmental industries. We are committed to sustainability and driving positive change through advanced technologies that address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Join our team and be part of creating a more sustainable future.

GEA is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to spearhead our carbon capture and storage projects within the Benelux region.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As Business Development Manager you spearhead our carbon capture and storage projects within the Benelux region, while also supporting our sustainable solutions sales in Belgium. In this dual-focused role, you will spend 50% of your time developing new business in the carbon capture sector and the remaining 50% supporting our existing sales team in promoting sustainable solutions.

 Your Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers in the French-speaking part of Belgium, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities to sell additional services, components, and projects.

• New Business Development: Actively prospect and develop new business opportunities in the region, targeting customers in the Beverage, Dairy, Food, and Home & Personal Care industries.

• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in engineering and service teams to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet customer needs.

• Field Presence: Regularly visit customers and attend industry events to build strong relationships and stay updated on market trends.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Your Profile:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably with a commercial focus and a technical background or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sales, with experience in project sales being a strong advantage.

• Skills:

  • Proven sales and negotiation skills.

  • Strong relationship management and people skills.

  • Business acumen with basic analytical abilities.

  • Excellent planning, organization, and result-oriented focus.

  • Fluency in English, French, and Dutch, both spoken and written.

• Mindset: A strong desire to develop new business and pioneer in emerging market segments.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, etc.

• 20 vacation days + 12 ADV days (40 hours working week)

• An international work environment and opportunity to work with top pharma customers.

• Flexibility in working hours. Working from home is possible.

• GEA will invest in your personal development and support internal as well as external training programs for your further development. Possibility to grow and develop into other roles at GEA.

• Ability to work in an environment where innovation and change is part of the everyday culture.

What happens once your  application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

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