Business Developer Benelux

Context

BEA S.A. develops, manufactures, and supplies sensors for automatic pedestrian doors (sliding, swing, and revolving), as well as for industrial rapid or sectional doors, barriers, and gates.

The Business Development department at BEA operates behind the scenes, yet our role is to influence end users - airports, hospitals, retail, industries, and more-to reference our sensing solutions in their specifications across Europe. By demonstrating the added value of our technologies, we ensure BEA products become the standard in their projects, enhancing safety, efficiency, and user experience.

Our mission is to accelerate decision-making and strengthen BEA's positioning by establishing a strong influence at all levels of key end-users, including airports, hospitals, retail, and architects. Through strategic specification, market analysis, and close collaboration with the sales team, we create a pull effect that reinforces BEA's leadership in detection solutions. By shaping the requirements of major end-users, we ensure that BEA solutions become the preferred and specified choice in their projects.

Position Summary

We are hiring a motivated Business Developer BeNeLux to support our Business Development Manager and her team in driving leads, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring seamless coordination across Europe. This role is entirely internal, providing essential support to Business Developers who operate in the field. The coordinator will assist in managing their travel logistics, tracking and following up on meetings, maintaining the CRM, and ensuring effective client follow-ups.

Additionally, this role will involve conducting market research to identify new end users across Europe, initiating contacts to secure meetings, and analyzing market trends. The coordinator will also serve as a bridge with the marketing team to ensure the business development department has the necessary support materials and communication tools. This position is a hybrid between an internal sales support role and a department coordinator, contributing to both operational efficiency and strategic growth.

Work You'll Do - Your main responsibilities in this role will include:

• Support for Business Developers: Assisting the field team by managing their travel logistics, scheduling meetings, tracking activities in the CRM, and following up with end users they have already engaged with.
• Client Follow-Up: Ensuring that previously engaged end users receive timely follow-ups and that all interactions are tracked efficiently in the CRM.
• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Initiating contact with potential end users to secure meetings for the Business Developers.
• Market Research & Analysis: Identifying potential new end users across Europe, analyzing market trends, and providing insights to guide business development strategies.
• Coordination with Marketing: Collaborating with the marketing team to ensure the business development department has the right materials and communication tools to support its initiatives.
• Administrative & Reporting Tasks: Managing internal documentation and tracking key metrics to support business development objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business development support, sales coordination, or a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (C1), English (C1), and French (C1).
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently.
• Strong networking skills and ability to engage with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for data analysis, presentations, and reporting.
• Experience with CRM systems for tracking and managing business development activities.

Our Employees and Culture : At BEA, we foster an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. With a multicultural team of nearly 700 individuals worldwide, we encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives us to develop cutting-edge sensor solutions that enhance performance and safety in automatic equipment.

Join us and become part of a team that makes a real impact in the business development landscape across Europe!