Business Developer (Dutch-speaking Belgian market)

Join Semactic, the martech start-up that's redefining the world of SEO!

• Scope : business development, B2B prospecting, client portfolio management.

• Offices : based in Nivelles, flexible remote work.

• Experience : minimum of 2 years in B2B sales, ideally in digital, SaaS, or marketing.

• Languages : fluent Dutch, English required, French is a plus.

Semactic is a fast-growing Belgian start-up that has won an IAB Mixx Award in the category 'Best Belgian Marketing Tool'. We assist brands in navigating the ever-evolving world of search engine optimization (SEO), particularly through innovative solutions such as generative optimization for engines (GEO). With a recent fundraising of €500,000, we are ready to shift up a gear, and we need you to join us on this adventure!

We are a flexible, passionate, and evolving team. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in our growth, both in Belgium and internationally. You can grow with us, develop your skills, and take on significant responsibilities.

We absolutely must meet if:

• You have a 'sales instinct' and you are interested in digital marketing
• You are looking for a stimulating and authentic work environment where you can have a significant impact
• You think that there is always something to learn from an exchange
• You are able to immediately identify the person's needs during a simple exchange
• You have a practical mind and are not afraid to get your hands dirty
• You are full of positive energy and are not afraid to pick up the phone or to receive rejections.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English

Being a Business Developer at Semactic means:

As Business Developer for the Belgian NL market, you will play a key role in Semactic's expansion in Flanders. Your main task will be to develop our customer portfolio by identifying, prospecting and concluding strategic partnerships with Dutch-speaking companies.

Your main responsibilities:

Sales development and prospecting

• Identify and target strategic businesses in the Dutch-speaking Belgian market (Flanders and Brussels).
• Actively prospect through LinkedIn, emails, phone calls, and networking.
• Generate and qualify leads to feed the sales pipeline.

Sales cycle management:

• Organize meetings with clients (in person or via video conference) to understand their needs and present them with Semactic solutions
• Demonstrate the Semactic platform to illustrate its benefits and convince prospects.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Work with the marketing team to adapt messages and communications to the Dutch-speaking market.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Client relations and portfolio growth:

• Ensure a relationship with acquired clients in order to maximize their engagement and satisfaction.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities to accelerate sales growth.
• Build customer loyalty and establish strong long-term relationships.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Tracking and analysis of business performance.
• Update the CRM with all interactions and business opportunities.
• Share strategic information on Dutch-speaking market trends to refine the sales strategy.

Required profile:

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven, and results-oriented business developer, capable of building strategic relationships and closing sales.

Your skills and experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in B2B sales, ideally in digital, SaaS, or marketing.
• Languages: Proficiency in Dutch is essential. Good command of English, French is an asset.
• Tools: Knowledge of CRM tools and prospecting techniques.
• Business skills: good interpersonal skills, ability to persuade and close deals.
• Organization and autonomy: ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel and to organize your work efficiently.
• Team spirit: you enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

Personal strengths:

• Enthusiastic, persevering and solution-oriented.
• Passion for technology, digital, and/or SEO.
• You are independent and organized in your work.

Why Semactic?

• Direct impact: you will play a key role in the expansion of Semactic in the Dutch-speaking market and beyond.
• Corporate culture: A dynamic, caring, and ambitious team that values collaboration and respect.
• Development opportunities: rapid development opportunities within the start-up in the tech ecosystem
• Flexibility: option to work entirely remotely or in a hybrid mode, according to your preferences.
• Attractive package: fixed and variable salary, social benefits, and work flexibility
• Health insurance (Alan, you'll see, it's great)

• A passionate, talented, and friendly team

• Ongoing training – online as well as at professional events – to develop your skills

• An organization that promotes autonomy and trust, with flexible working hours, two days of remote work per week, and a culture of exchange

• An attractive package with meal vouchers, Alan health insurance, 13th month pay, and annual bonus

• An annual bonus tied to the achievement of collective goals

Our recruitment process

• Initial phone interview
  First conversation to better understand your expectations and our vision.

• Interview with one of the co-founders and a business team member in our offices
  A small case study or situational exercise to prepare in advance and discussion about your background, the role as well as your expectations and motivations.

• Prompt response and transparency
  If you are our future colleague, we will make you an offer quickly for immediate integration. But before that, we answer all your questions with clarity and transparency.

Join our team now and contribute to our success!