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Business Development Manager

Date:  Jun 1, 2026
Location: 

Hangzhou, CN

Company:  Bekaert NV

Be part of something bigger!


As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

 

Purpose and Mission

As Business Development Manager Steel Ropes, you are responsible for growing our Steel Ropes Business in Asia North and SEA.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • You support regional Commercial Director translate the overall long-term Steel Ropes segment strategies into an annual regional sales plan.
  • Through development of new, and ongoing contacts with existing customers, you ensure execution of the annual sales plan in terms of volume and margin.
  • You work with regional sales team to set-up commercial partnerships that will accelerate growth
  • You work closely with regional sales team to provide accurate sales forecasts and updates
  • You build in depth product and application knowledge.
  • You continuously monitor the target market, the evolution of customer priorities and competitor activities.
  • You are the main contact with developing market and clients and therefore are first in line to capture market and clients’ needs. You forward this information internally to play an active role in the product and/or application development and Steel Ropes regional strategies.
  • You have sense of market evolving to give indication and supporting report
  • You report to the Regional Commercial Director Ropes. In addition, you collaborate with the regional sales team, technical, innovation, the Customer service Teams.
  • You need to work closely with Global Segment team to study and focus on potential business/market development in NAS & SEA
  • You need to work closely with other regions BD managers to support each other develop the business/market
  • Potentially involve possible M&A project in regions
  • Clear and fresh insight for the market/business development in NAS & SEA
  • Travel is needed; up to 25% of your time you visit customers and prospects in your region.  

Skills

  • Energetic “Hunter” type of commercial manager with “roll up sleeves” mentality.
  • Market and new customer development, market analysis skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • A highly collaborative, enthusiastic manager with a proven track record of working in matrix organizations.
  • History of setting and achieving high standards of performance. 
  • Values and leverages diversity. 
  • Strong character and personal integrity.
  • Attitude of “putting the customer in the heart of everything we do”.

Previous Experience

  • Minimum of five years business development / marketing & sales experience in a B2B or B2C context, preferably but not necessarily in the Steel Ropes or manufacturing business.

Qualifications and Education

  • University degree in engineering, commercial engineering or business management

 

Be bold and take the leap!


We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers


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