Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Business Development Specialist
Requisition ID:  10496
Posting Start Date:  18/12/2025

Function

Bring your expertise and lead the Customers department in strengthening partnerships with sector federations, increasing awareness and advocacy on Elia’s strategic topics, and building trust with new customer segments. This role is central to making Elia’s objectives understood and supported externally while enhancing feedback loops internally.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively engage with sector federations and key partners to advance Elia’s strategic objectives (e.g., flexibility, congestion management), ensuring clear, outcome-based deliverables.
  • Review existing partnerships for relevance and effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct analyses to identify and evaluate potential partnership extensions aligned with strategic ambitions.
  • Build awareness around Elia’s key topics and act as an ambassador for the company’s objectives.
  • Represent Elia as a speaker or panelist at external events, conferences, and industry forums.
  • Establish trust and maintain a strong network within target customer segments, focusing on deepening relationships.
  • Develop and implement a structured process to share relevant external information (market insights, partner developments, regulatory trends) internally and relay feedback to product teams.
  • Define, select, and implement a CRM tool tailored to CMS department needs.
  • Support product teams in connecting with the external environment by identifying the right contacts and developing outreach strategies.

Your Profile

  • You hold a Master’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field.
  • You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in business development, stakeholder management, partnerships, or sector federations within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. This has given you demonstrable knowledge and experience in flexibility services, grid congestion, connections, etc.
  • You are an excellent communicator, comfortable presenting and representing Elia at external events in Dutch, French, and English.
  • You have strong relationship-building skills, with a proven track record of developing trust and networks in a B2B or institutional context.
  • You have an analytical mindset, able to assess partnerships objectively and identify opportunities for strategic alignment and growth.
  • You possess project management skills, including multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • You are familiar with CRM systems and stakeholder management processes, with the ability to define and implement new tools or processes.

Offer

Location

Keizerslaan 20, 1000 Brussels

Our office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Brussels-Central station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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