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Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant wallon, België / Belgique / Belgien
Onsite
Business Developer
Type: Full-time
Location: Based in Corbais, Belgium with substantial travel to customers across the Benelux
About Lhoist: Lhoist is a global leader in lime, dolime, and mineral solutions. We provide essential products and services that support a wide range of industries and contribute to more sustainable and efficient processes for our customers.
Job Summary
Lhoist Western Europe is looking for a Business Developer to join its New Business Development (NBD) team within the Commercial Department.
The mission of the NBD team is to bridge innovation and commercial execution by transforming new applications, products, and business concepts into sustainable revenue streams and market growth opportunities that strengthen Lhoist's competitiveness and address evolving customer and market needs.
The Business Developer plays a key role in transforming strategic opportunities into commercial successes. Working closely with commercial, technical, operational, and innovation teams, the position combines market development, customer engagement, project management, and industrial development to support growth across the region. To do so, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment to successfully develop new business projects.
Together with the Commercial Team, you will develop a deep understanding of customer challenges and priorities to build long-term relationships, strategic partnerships, and sustainable business models. You will be required to work closely with supply chain, logistics and other departments to develop sustainable business models that balance commercial opportunities while ensuring profitable and long-term growth for Lhoist.
Key Responsibilities
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Education: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, project management or any related commercial role within industrial or construction sectors. You are used to manage large- scale projects involving different teams. Experience in construction materials, industrial minerals, process industries, or related markets is considered an asset.
Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English. French and/or other European languages are considered as a plus.
Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and data consolidation abilities.
Interpersonal skills: Proven track record of strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and top management both within Lhoist and at customer organizations. Demonstrates a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering business impact.
Willingness to travel: The commercial development of the projects will require frequent business trips to the customer facilities fairs & conferences across the Benelux.
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