Business Developer – Innovation Funding & Tax Incentives

About the role

We are looking for a Business Developer to join a dynamic sales team in Belgium, focusing on innovation funding and tax incentive advisory services. The successful candidate will drive growth by identifying new opportunities, engaging prospective clients, and promoting tailored solutions that help organisations optimise R&D investments.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain targeted prospect lists across sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, IT, agri‑food, healthcare, higher education and research.
• Identify and engage potential clients, presenting innovation‑related tax incentives, grants and funding opportunities.
• Analyse clients’ R&D projects to uncover optimisation opportunities and propose customised solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and contract signing.
• Develop and nurture long‑term client relationships through networking, referrals, email campaigns, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Collaborate with internal experts to deliver value‑added services.
• Stay informed on major innovation, research and development initiatives in Belgium and Europe.
• Contribute to the company’s growth strategy through market engagement and business intelligence.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (or in progress) in Business Administration, Applied Economics, Business Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in business development, sales, consulting or account management.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, manage stakeholder relationships and achieve commercial targets.
• Fluent in Dutch or French, with good command of the other national language and English.

Required skills

• Strong relationship‑building and networking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and results‑oriented mindset.
• Analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.