Business Development Manager – Sustainability Sector – Brussels

Job title:

Business Development Manager – Sustainability Sector – Brussels

Company

Michael Page

Job description

Are you a driven professional with a passion for sustainability, energy, and mobility? Do you want to make a meaningful impact through innovation? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the growth of a dynamic portfolio of projects and partnerships. As Business Development Manager, you will act as the bridge between cutting-edge infrastructure and market needs. You’ll proactively identify new business opportunities and build strategic collaborations.

• Lead the development of a portfolio of funded projects in climate, energy, and mobility, in collaboration with academic and industry partners.
• Expand and manage a client portfolio active in these domains.
• Monitor market trends and funding opportunities at regional, national, and European levels.
• Serve as the primary contact for research groups and companies, providing technical and operational support.
• Advocate for the value of innovation infrastructure and the importance of the energy and climate transition.
• Report directly to senior management.

Strategic Impact in Sustainability and InnovationGrowth and Autonomy in a Collaborative Environment

• Master’s degree preferred, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in business development.
• Experience in drafting funding proposals is a plus; ability to synthesize complex texts and coordinate writing teams.
• Familiarity with funding channels
• Knowledge of climate, energy, or mobility is a strong asset.
• Structured, flexible, resilient, and customer-oriented.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.
• Commercially savvy, results-driven, and focused on long-term relationships.
• High integrity and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable with emerging tools like Copilot.
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation, and eager to stay informed on the latest developments.

The client is a forward-thinking innovation hub located in the Brussels area, focused on accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. It brings together academic institutions, industry leaders, and public stakeholders to co-develop solutions in energy, climate, and mobility. The organization operates state-of-the-art infrastructure to support research, testing, and demonstration projects, and plays a key role in shaping regional and European innovation ecosystems.With a strong emphasis on collaboration and impact, the organization fosters an environment where ideas can evolve into scalable solutions that address pressing societal challenges.

• A challenging and impactful role with room for personal input and growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to solving societal challenges and shaping the future.
• A full-time position in a fast-growing, collaborative environment that values both hard work and enjoyment.

Expected salary

€48000 – 60000 per year

Location

Brussel

Job date

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:06:44 GMT

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