Description

You will act as a key interface between business teams, technical function
Business Development Officer (6-month contract)
You will act as a key interface between business teams, technical functions and governance bodies, driving the development of new commercial offerings from ideation through to pilot testing.
A critical aspect of the role is the ability to work closely with boards and committees, helping them structure, challenge and refine value propositions, while ensuring effective execution of selected initiatives.
Business Development Officer (6-month contract)
Our client is a well-established Not For Profit organization operating on an international scale. This position is open as part of a temporary replacement
You will join a team of professionals and operate in a highly international environment, interacting with stakeholders across multiple countries, industries and governance bodies.
The role has strong exposure to senior decision-making bodies (board & committees) and sits at the heart of the organization's efforts to develop new revenue streams, particularly through digital products, data and emerging technologies (including AI).
Description
1. Product & revenue development
Contribute to the design and development of new revenue-generating products and services, with a focus on digital and data-driven solutions
Shape and articulate clear, compelling value propositions aligned with market needs
Identify opportunities driven by digital transformation, data and AI
2. End-to-end project management
Lead initiatives from ideation ? structuring ? pilot (test phase) ? validation
Build and manage project plans, timelines and deliverables
Coordinate cross-functional teams, especially IT and technical stakeholders
Track progress, assess feasibility and ensure outcomes
3. Market insight & validation
Conduct market and customer analysis (industrial players, standards users, ecosystem stakeholders)
Identify market opportunities, trends and competitive dynamics
Validate product concepts through pilot testing and feedback loops
4. Board & stakeholder engagement (critical)
Act as a trusted partner to boards and governance bodies involved in product ideation and revenue generation
Support them in evaluating opportunities, challenging assumptions and refining strategic direction
Facilitate alignment across complex, international stakeholder landscapes
Navigate decision-making processes and ensure momentum
5. Commercialization support
Contribute to the definition of pricing, positioning and go-to-market strategies
Take into account long and complex sales cycles, especially within industrial and technical environments
Support the transition from concept to market-ready offering
Profile
Experience
Proven track record in:
Business development / revenue generation
Innovation or product/service creation
End-to-end project management
Exposure to international and matrix environments (highly important)
Experience with complex stakeholder ecosystems and governance structures
Familiarity with industrial or technical environments ( , companies working with standards, manufacturing, engineering) is a strong plus
Experience with long sales cycles and market insight-driven approaches
Strong ability to:
Operate in ambiguous and complex environments
Build and challenge value propositions
Manage senior stakeholders, including board-level interactions
Solid understanding of:
Digital transformation, data and emerging technologies (AI)
Market analysis and customer insight
Excellent project management and execution capabilities
High level of autonomy, structure and impact orientation
English: fluent (mandatory)
French: a plus
Job Offer
Ability to influence and work effectively with boards and governance bodies
Capacity to bridge strategy, product and execution
Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivering tangible outcomes within a limited timeframe
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