Do you strongly believe in the power of development & education? Do you have well-built experience in selling impactful learning journeys? Are you a star at communication, presenting & building relationships? Let’s meet!

Business Development Manager


Vlerick Business School is an innovative, top-ranked and sustainable international business school in the heart of Europe. Our purpose is to transform people for a better world! We want being at Vlerick to be a transformative experience where you discover the knowledge, mindset and confidence you need to take your next leap – and become the entrepreneurial leader our world needs.
As part of our close-knit team, you’ll bring our strategy and purpose to life. Are you excited about the possibility to join our Customised Executive Education team, responsible for our tailor-made B2B learning journeys, as Business Development Manager!

Your mission

• In collaboration with the BU Head, adjust the international growth strategy.
• Acquire new business (corporate clients & partners) in the Benelux, France, Germany, Poland, Saudi & the UK – travel is involved.
• Secure & manage a portfolio of 1 million euro per year.
• Engage internal stakeholders and leverage the school’s strengths (research, alumni…) to build proposals that match clients’ expectations.
• Access relevant networks in targetting international markets and represent Vlerick Business School at business events.
• Generate cross-sell opportunities with the school’s other Business Units.
• Present learning solutions designed with the team’s L&D consultants.

You

• Have at least 5 years of B2B business development / consultative selling experience in the Benelux, France, Germany, Poland, Saudi &/or the UK.
• Have a good understanding of HR trends.
• Ideally have an existing network of decision-makers in the above-mentioned countries.
• Are able to build trust with numerous junior & senior stakeholders.
• Are fluent in English as well as Dutch (preferred), French or German.
• Are flexible, well-organized, and able to work autonomously.
• Like being part of a team and have a get-it-done attitude.
• Don’t mind flexible working hours and locations. You look forward to joining occasional evening and weekend activities and travelling in Belgium (Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, and 3rd party locations) and abroad.

#Proudtobe Vlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth, including a training budget & a Linked In Learning account.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home, a flexible benefits system, etc.
• Meal vouchers, a hospitalization insurance, a group insurance, and a mobility budget are also part of your package.
• You’ll have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap!
If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter on our website. Happy to give you more information on the job content: mohsen.abdelfattah@vlerick.com and the selection process and working at Vlerick: hr@vlerick.com.