Verdon SA is a fast-growing Belgian industrial group specialized in industrial piping, metal fabrication and welding, on-site assembly, and EPC project management. We are currently expanding our commercial presence in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, petrochemical, energy, and nuclear sectors. Therefore, we are hiring a Business Development Specialist whose mission is simple: open doors and generate sales.
Your Mission
Develop the industrial activity of the Verdon Group by acquiring new clients and projects, leveraging our production capacities: prefabrication workshops, welding expertise, on-site installation, industrial maintenance, and EPC project management. Existing accounts will continue to be managed by the existing teams. Your sole focus will be business development.
Your Responsibilities
Business Development and Market Research
- Actively prospect for new clients and contractors: industrial companies, SMEs, engineering offices, etc.
- Early detection of investment projects: new units, expansions, technical shutdowns.
- Generate a steady stream of proposals.
- Regularly report on a structured pipeline to management.
Internal Support and Coordination
- Support tender negotiations alongside the engineering, bidding, and management teams.
- Participate in sponsor meetings at specific client premises to support business managers.
- Monitor market signals: competition, pricing, announced projects.
Representation and Promotion
- Promote Verdon’s production capacities: workshop visits, technical presentations, reference files.
- Be the primary credible point of contact with technical and purchasing departments.
Your Profile
Experience
- Technical training: Engineer, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent acquired through practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or industrial projects (piping, assembly, industrial construction, maintenance, EPC, or similar environment).
- Professional background: Business Manager, Site Manager, Project Engineer, or Sales Representative in the industrial sector.
- Active and demonstrable network in the Belgian and/or international heavy industry.
Technical Skills
- Ability to analyze specifications and mobilize internal teams around a proposal.
- Fluency in French is required (C2 level); Dutch and/or English is a plus.
Desired Mindset
- At heart, you are a hunter: conquest motivates you; account management is not enough.
- You are credible and comfortable interacting with technical and decision-making stakeholders.
- You anticipate opportunities rather than waiting for inbound calls.
- You demonstrate autonomy, commercial rigor, and a true sense of collaboration.
- You thrive in complex and evolving industrial environments.
Why Join Verdon?
Attractive package: fixed salary + company car + fringe benefits
Join a fast-growing Belgian industrial group involved in major projects (pharmaceuticals, energy, nuclear).
Progress in a pragmatic, field-oriented, and results-driven environment.
Enjoy true commercial freedom backed by a supportive technical and management team.
Make a direct contribution to Verdon’s growth with a visible impact.