AI Business Development Lead

Location: Brussels, Flanders, Belgium

Company

Europe-wide digital solutions provider delivering corporate software, AI, and technology transformation services across nearly 30 countries.

What you will do

• Identify market opportunities and build a sales pipeline for OptimAI offerings.
• Develop new business through prospecting, networking, events, and relationship building.
• Shape targeted sales strategies based on customer needs and market dynamics.
• Co-create commercially compelling and technically sound proposals with technical teams.
• Represent AI solutions covering supply chain forecasting, simulation, optimization, computer vision, NLP, and generative AI.
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation and outreach optimization.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or consulting environment, preferably in data science, AI, or supply chain management.
• Experience with new business development and positioning complex business solutions for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, consultative, entrepreneurial, and results-driven approach.
• Ability to communicate with operational teams and executive decision-makers and build trust-based relationships.
• Fluency in Dutch, English, and French.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within a large European digital solutions provider.
• Company car or mobility budget.
• Laptop, phone, phone subscription, insurance coverage, meal vouchers, and eco-cheques.
• Competitive salary with a bonus plan.
• Continuous learning through the Sopra Steria Academy.
• Opportunities to participate in team events and collaborate with senior technology professionals.