Business Development Manager

Thrive with us at Europe’s number one in gift experiences: help us give the gift you live.

Smartbox Group is the leading European player in the leisure gift market offering more than 180,000 unique experiences to create unforgettable memories. Smartbox Group is the market leader in Belgium through our flagship brand, Bongo , which is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. Check us out here to see our range of products in stay, wellness, gastronomy and adventure. We’re are back on a growth trajectory and want to develop the Dutch speaking part of our business in Flanders and Netherlands . W e are looking for a n energetic new Business Development Manager who wants to make an impact on our business and people’s lives .

As Business Development Manageryour responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and negotiating and closing deals with experience providers. In order to increase the network and unearth unique experiences for our beneficiaries, we are looking for sales talent with a hunter’s soul.

Are you motivated and looking for new challenges? Don’t wait any longer! Join us and together we will progress in the field of the gift experiences on an international scale.

Office base for this job opportunity is Antwerp, Belgium, where you will be part of an international contracting team.

Objectives of the Role

Growing our offering to customers by finding and signing high value experiences in line with the sourcing plan.

Managing your own pipeline and balancing short and long term priorities.

Developing and share creative solutions to objections.

Negotiating the building up of experiences, including pricing and commission, to create profitable and desirable products for customers in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Key Capabilities and Skills

Sales and Account Management experience in a B2B environment is a distinct advantage.

Fluency Dutch and English is required. German and / or French are a plus.

Active listening skills that enable you to get the most out of every interaction with partners and colleagues.

Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure your experiences are marketed correctly.

You enjoy working with numbers and have the ability to harness data to motivate others to see (adopt) your point of view.

Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce, Zendesk, Oracle.

At ease using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and similar tools.

Data driven and analytically competent to build and present compelling business proposals

What to expect?

You will be part of the European market leader in leisure gift experiences. Our motto: “Inspire people to experience life”. Strong values and a positive mindset are central to us. You will enjoy an exciting position at the core of the business, of strategic importance in a rapidly changing environment. We will trust you with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, balancing working from home and from the office.

You will of course receive an attractive salary package for this position, supplemented with attractive benefits.