TECHNICAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PROCESS AUTOMATION M/V/X

Description de la fonction

This international company is a leading Swiss industrial group with over 200 years of history and innovation. With a strong presence worldwide, they are known for its high-quality solutions in piping systems, machining, and automation technologies, shaping the future of sustainable industry.

They are looking for a Business Development Manager Process automation with technical knowledge for Wallonia and Luxembourg.

Their Belgian sales office, based in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, plays a crucial role in serving clients across Belgium and Luxembourg. They combine Swiss precision and global expertise with the approachability of a local team, offering tailored solutions to customers in sectors such as water treatment, chemical industry, pharma, infrastructure, food and beverage, and process automation.

They pride themselves on being a stable, financially sound, and people-oriented company. They foster a warm, family-like atmosphere within a larger international group. The best of both worlds.
As an employer, they are known for investing in their people, supporting career growth, and promoting long-term job security!

Are you ready to join a company where quality, integrity, and innovation go hand in hand with respect, teamwork, and development?

As a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PROCESS AUTOMATION, you will be responsible for expanding them customer base and driving sales of automation solutions, with a focus on automated valves, measuring, and control equipment. You will develop long-term relationships with end users, engineering firms, OEMs, and installers in the Wallonia and Luxembourg region.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales (70%)

• Identify and visit new prospects and partners
• Maintain market presence through regular customer visits (end users, planners, OEMs, installers)
• Attend trade fairs and industry-related events
• Manage industrial projects both technically and commercially
• Promote new products and apply the full GF product range (including automation, customization, services)

Customer Training (10%)

• Mainly theoretical sessions, with occasional hands-on training

Administrative & Strategic Tasks (20%)

• Create visit reports, reference cases, and follow up on sales leads
• Report monthly highlights, market trends, competitor behavior, and product gaps
• Analyze existing product portfolio and suggest suitable 3rd party products in collaboration with Product Management

Profil

• Bachelor or master degree in (bio)chemistry, electromechanics, environmental technology, or equivalent through experience
• Strong knowledge of process automation and control systems is a major advantage
• Knowledge of valve systems, pipe connectors, and related components or one of them is good enough so we can train you on the other.
• Knowledge of HVAC or process cooling applications is an advantage
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills in a complex market
• Self-driven, proactive, and customer-oriented
• Language skills: Fluent in French and English. Dutch or German is a plus.

Compétences linguistiques

• Anglais (atout)

  • Comprendre : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Écrire : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Lire : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Parler : Expérimenté - (C1)

• Français (atout)

  • Comprendre : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Écrire : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Lire : Expérimenté - (C1)
  • Parler : Expérimenté - (C1)

Avantages du poste

In this company you'll join a stable and financially healthy company with an excellent reputation in its sector. Although they operate on an international scale, they maintain a warm and family-oriented team spirit, where colleagues support and know each other.

They offer you not only a challenging role with a high degree of autonomy and impact but also a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond just a competitive salary:

• High category company car with fuel card for both professional and private use
• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day
• Hospitalization insurance for you and your family
• Group insurance helping you build additional pension savings
• Flexible working hours and remote work 
• Clear career development opportunities within an international environment
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Sales & product trainings in Switzerland at their global Academy.

In this international company they invest in people and their future. You'll join a company that truly listens, focuses on sustainability, and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term, stable career in an environment where trust, expertise, and commitment are key values.

Envie d'en apprendre davantage sur ce métier ou sur un métier proche de celui-ci ? Parcourez toutes les informations utiles sur Panorama des métiers. Panorama des métiers