Business Development Manager - Etterbeek, België - Tuspark Belgium

Beschrijving

• Manage the daytoday business of the Company and interaction with its Luxembourg the parent company, the tenants and startups hosted in the park/incubator, as well as the property management company and service providers of the building;
• Develop a business plan for the Science Park and execute a strategy for outreach, hunting, attracting and onboarding deserving and qualified innovative entrepreneurs, and startups.
• Design & manage Incubation and Acceleration programs upon extensive cooperation with TUS HQs, as well as provide highquality coaching and advisory support to entrepreneurs.
• Qualify and evaluate applicants for creativity, innovation, acceleration, and investment stage.
• Provide support to entrepreneurs across ideation, acceleration, investment, and scaleup stage, and ensure tight management of milestones and progress of entrepreneurs and startup companies;
• Guide & support startups for fundraising activity; develop and execute an operational and engagement strategy for the entire community including donors, startups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
• Provide continued strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in areas such as business modeling, sales, and marketing, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations etc.
• Be the switchboard for entrepreneurs to access relevant resources and connections, particularly the networking between Belgium and its neighboringEuropean countries with China;
• Lead the selection of wellperformed spinoffs and startups from Belgium for pitching events and road shows organized by Tuspark Brussels Science Park in Belgium and China
• Coordinate visits from TUS HQs and partners in China;
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Director of TusPark Belgium BV.

• University master's degree with 58 years of relevant work business development experience. MBA degree is a strong asset;
• At least 5 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, learning/ tinkering labs, incubator or incubation consultancy.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations, chamber of commerce & industries, state & central government, and angel investors.
• Experience in Chinese outbound investments with a good understanding of the Chinese business culture is also a good reference.
• Fluent in English and Dutch is a must. Other languages such as Chinese or French is a strong asset. Any other European languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in multiculture environment; be able to work under pressure and be a team player.
• Having a Belgian work permit.

• Monday to Friday