Business Development & Account Manager

Job Description

Smappee stands for Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency. At the core of everything we do, we aim to facilitate energy efficiency in an innovative, easy, and fun way. Our cutting-edge technology empowers businesses and individuals to take control of their energy consumption, reduce costs, and contribute to a sustainable future. Our offering focuses on energy management solutions and electric vehicle charging. With a global reach and a dynamic, rapidly expanding team, we're driving innovation and sustainability to power a brighter future.

We're looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development & Account Manager to support our business growth in the Antwerp & Limburg region. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding Smappee's footprint within the EV charging ecosystem. You will actively prospect new business opportunities, build strong partnerships, and convert opportunities into long-term commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow your territory (Antwerp & Limburg) through active prospecting and structured market outreach.
• Identify, approach, and close new partnerships with installers, CPOs (Charge Point Operators), facility managers, fleet operators, and real estate professionals.
• Manage the full sales cycle: from first contact and needs analysis to proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate follow-up and CRM management.
• Analyse customer needs and business cases to offer tailored EV charging solutions with clear added value.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities, translating insights into concrete commercial actions.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings at our headquarters in Harelbeke, especially during onboarding.

Requirements

• You have at least 3 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in hardware or technical solutions.
• You have a proven track record of developing new business and closing deals.
• An existing network within installers, distributors, or energy-related businesses is a strong asset.
• Experience in EV charging, energy, solar, or smart building solutions is highly preferred.
• You are fluent in Dutch and professionally proficient in English.
• You are commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable with cold prospecting.
• You work independently, take ownership of your region, and are structured in your approach.
• You live in or near the Antwerp-Limburg region, are willing to travel frequently within your territory, and hold a valid driver's license.
• You are motivated by sustainability and want to contribute to the energy transition.

Benefits

At Smappee we believe in a modern and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet. What can you expect exactly?

• An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow.
• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.
• A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ.
• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as an electric company car and charging card, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, holidays supplemented with ADV days and optional bicycle leasing.
• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet.