Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager 📈

Belgium, Kortrijk

We are looking for an Business Development Manager who is an entrepreneur at heart and a creative thinker that thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment to execute our expansion strategy with focus on EME. The role will require 50% travel and 50% office based in our Belgium HQ in Kortrijk.

Why This Isn't Just Another Sales Role

We're building something new. This is about pioneering markets, not just hitting targets. You'll need equal parts strategist and street-smart problem solver, with the stamina to turn unknowns into opportunities.

What type of breed are we looking for? 🐕

Are you looking for your next move? Do you want to take responsibility for the expansion strategy of Edgard & Cooper, joining a rapidly growing business that is leading the way in premium pet foods?

We are on the hunt for a Business Development Manager to execute all elements of the Edgard & Cooper international expansion strategy, delivering the sales objectives, whilst liaising with our logistics and finance team to find the best route to market. You will report into our Pack Lead for Developing & New Markets and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver a plan to launch and grow our brand in all relevant markets, identifying key partnerships to enable sustainable growth.

What will be in your bowl? 🥗

• Working with the Pack Lead for Developing & New Markets to develop & execute the strategy to expand the brand into new horizons with focus on EMEA.
• This will include identifying key partners, travelling to regions of interest and defining the route to market.
• Preparing for launch in new markets by travelling to train the relevant teams, making sure all the information & materials are available to our new partners and tracking results.
• Working closely with Finance & Operations to define all the details of launching into a new market including contracts & delivery requests.
• Growing key strategic accounts that you will open, locking & managing JBPs and focusing on the long term growth of our partnerships.
• Effective management and reporting on the Sales P&L, ensuring budgets are met, investment is kept in line whilst making ongoing recommendations to drive additional growth.

What skills & tricks should you bring? 🤹

Not sure if you tick all the boxes but our role truly excites you? Don’t let our job description hold you back, get applying!

Our benefits 🎁

⚠️ No agencies, recruiters or outsourcing companies.

Equal opportunities 🌈

We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application.

If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know.

We're looking forward to hearing from you.

We kindly ask to apply in English.