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Business Leader Food Belgium

Location:: Belgium, Belgium

Business:: Business Assurance

Position type:: Full Time

Contract type:: Permanent Employee

Job ID:: 7672

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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

Help drive the growth of Food Belgium

Food is one of DNV’s strategic growth markets in Belgium. To realise our ambitions, we are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Business Leader Food Belgium.

In this role, you will be responsible for further strengthening our market position within the Belgian food industry. You will build long-term relationships with existing customers, develop new business and translate market developments into commercial opportunities.

You will maintain a strong market presence, understand the challenges faced by food companies and connect these needs with DNV’s certification, assurance, training and sustainability services.

This is not a people management role with direct reports. Instead, we are looking for someone who enjoys making a hands-on impact with customers, prospects and across the market.

Responsibilities

Drive the commercial growth of the Food segment in Belgium.
Develop existing customer relationships and actively generate new business.
Build long-term relationships with decision-makers in the food industry.
Identify, qualify and convert commercial opportunities into assignments.
Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline.
Develop and execute market and account plans.
Collaborate with auditors, trainers, consultants and international colleagues to provide customers with the best possible support.
Represent DNV during customer visits, networking events and industry activities.
Actively contribute to DNV’s continued growth in the Belgian food market.

What we offer

At DNV, you will have the opportunity to make an impact within an internationally renowned organisation with a strong reputation for quality, food safety, sustainability and assurance.

We offer:

A key role within a strategic growth market for DNV.
A high degree of autonomy and the freedom to demonstrate entrepreneurship.
A challenging commercial role with a direct impact on Food Belgium’s growth objectives.
Collaboration with expert colleagues in Belgium, the Netherlands and across DNV’s international network.
Extensive development and training opportunities.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

You are an entrepreneurial sales professional who recognizes opportunities and knows how to turn them into results. You are comfortable engaging with decision-makers and naturally build strong, long-term relationships.

In addition, you have:

Several years of commercial experience in the food industry, food safety, quality, certification or a comparable B2B environment.
A proven track record in business development and account management.
Strong commercial and relationship-building skills.
A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Excellent (fluent) communication skills for the Dutch and English language.
Knowledge of French language is a big advantage.
Willingness to visit customers throughout Belgium.
Location: Belgium (preferably the Antwerp region)

Are you ready to help shape the continued growth of Food Belgium? We look forward to receiving your application.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note that some benefits may vary depending on location, business area, and employment terms. Please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Transcript

Business Assurance is a unit of DNV where we are working with our customers towards verifying them if they are compliant with some particular rules. We are responsible for scheduling audits. We need to assign the right person with the right competences to conduct such an audit. And we are analysing and improving their processes. But sometimes we need to register some findings like observation, opportunity for improvement, or even non-conformities. I verify our clients' system management by observing them, how they work, how they produce. It's very interesting because we are delivering some additional information for our customers, what they cannot see or discover in their own systems. My work life as an auditor is completely different than employees who are working from the office every day. Because usually I'm travelling to our customers that are located in a different part of our country. Almost every week I work with different people in different companies. So if you like travel, if you are well organized, DNV can be for you.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role.

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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