Position

Development Manager / Account Manager (Defence)

Employeur

Enterprise software

Détails de l'employeur

Our client sells and implements enterprise software solutions.

They are based in Brussels Norhtwest.

Description du poste

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive, results-driven Business Development Manager / Account Manager (BDM/AM) to lead growth in the Defence market across Belgium. You’ll drive new business, deepen strategic accounts, and position our clients software solutions as the go-to choice for organisations seeking to modernise operations, accelerate decision-making, and improve mission outcomes.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the market: Build and develop the Defence portfolio in Belgium; identify white space, craft account plans, and deliver revenue growth.
  • Be the point of contact: Serve as the trusted advisor for key Defence bodies; nurture long-term, senior-level relationships.
  • Shape the community: Organise briefings, workshops, and webinars to inform and inspire stakeholders; create a strong network of users and influencers.
  • Lead with insight: Track sector trends (policy, procurement, interoperability, security) and translate them into actionable roadmaps and compelling value propositions.
  • Guide opportunities end-to-end: Qualify needs, shape solutions with presales/partners, coordinate proposals and demos, and steer deals through to close.
  • Orchestrate delivery: Work with project teams to scope, prioritise, and support the successful implementation of customer projects.

Expérience requise

  • Master’s degree.
  • 5+ years’ experience within the Defence sector and enterprise IT/software solutions.
  • Track record in solution sales and/or implementations; public-sector procurement familiarity is a plus.
  • Strong interest in go-to-market and positioning; comfortable crafting narratives and enabling stakeholders.
  • Commercially sharp, customer-centric, and energised by improving operational processes.
  • Problem-solver with excellent communication, consultative, and presentation skills.
  • Analytical, hands-on, and a team player.
  • Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
  • Sufficient technical acumen to map customer needs to the right technological solutions (security, data management, integrations, UX, scalability, etc.).

Offre

  • A strategic role shaping software adoption within the Defence ecosystem and influencing high-impact decisions.
  • An international, growth-oriented environment with access to extensive training and professional development.
  • A supportive workplace culture focused on sustainable growth and customer success.
  • Attractive compensation package with extra-legal benefits (company car, meal vouchers, hospitalisation and group insurance) and hybrid work options.

If you’re ready to lead market development and build lasting partnerships in a mission-critical domain, we’d love to hear from you.

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