Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
Starion Group is expanding its team and is pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Business Development Manager based in Belgium.
The role will also cover cross‑national defence customers and programmes, including NATO and EU Agencies, as well as defence‑related funding initiatives.
About the client and location
Starion Group is a European leader in Defence, Space and Cyber solutions, delivering mission‑critical services, engineering, programme support and secure digital capabilities. With operations across several European countries and a rapidly expanding presence, Starion partners with international institutions, NATO bodies, national governments, and industry leaders to strengthen resilience, sovereignty and operational excellence.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
- Client and Opportunity Development in Belgium.
- Business Development within the NATO Market.
- Engagement with EU Agencies & Defence Funding Programmes.
- Management of the Sales Pipeline and Opportunity Capture.
- Strategic Engagement across the Industry and Ecosystem.
- Internal & Cross‑Functional Coordination.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Business Development within Defence, Space, Security, ICT, or institutional markets.
- Solid understanding of NATO and/or Belgian Defence procurement structures.
- Experience across the full opportunity capture lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Belgian nationality is required.
- Full professional fluency in English, French, and Dutch.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Demonstrated experience with NATO procurement processes.
- Proven track record in working with EU defence funding initiatives.
- Knowledge of the space and/or cybersecurity markets.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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