Business Development Manager

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission Manage strategic segment - Textile, to explore and to grow business worldwide, standing on Bekaert manufacturing platform in China.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Segment Management 1. Lead Segment Development Plan with clear Product-Application matrix definition.
• Lead Segment's Hunting platform and support sales team to achieve growth.
• Define and achieve key breakthroughs.
• Lead New Product Development.
• Project Management 1. Act as key project establisher and owner, with clear business case ambition.
• Seek and solidify support from key stakeholders to guarantee milestones hit.
• Lead and manage strategic partnerships.
• Key Account Management 1. Manage assigned key accounts, take full ownership of business results.
• Lead Technical Seminar / Technical Day with key accounts.
• Coordination with Marketing team 1. Coordinate Product-Application matrix, CTA, CTQ database, and Competitor Info.
• Coordinate Marketing promotional tools and events - exhibitions, social media...

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and a good afinity with figures and analytical concepts and tools.
• Good presentation skills, good at MS Office including PowerPoint, Word and Excel etc
• Good co-ordination skills
• Willing to work under pressure
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Mandarin and English.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, pragmatic & results oriented.

Previous Experience Above 5 years in a B-to-B environment. Experience in Textile machinery industry with proven project success is a must.

Qualifications And Education University bachelor or master degree with engineering, business or marketing background, MBA preferred.

Be bold and take the leap! We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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