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Job Title – Mandarin speaking Supply Chain Business Development (Belgium)
Location: Belgium, Zaventem
The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, business development, marketing, automotive
Your New Salary: Competitive
Office based during training period then Hybrid
Full-time, Permanent
What You'll be Doing:
* Build and expand relationships with client and Asian automotive component manufacturers.
* Lead business development and marketing of battery-related materials and components for European customers, focusing on Asian suppliers.
* Manage end-to-end commercial activities: Negotiate with Chinese suppliers
* Communicate with customers in English
* Coordinate logistics and cost calculations with the sales team
* Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners to strengthen the business base.
* Conduct market research to identify promising startups and innovative technologies in electrification.
* Explore strategic partnerships or investment opportunities with high-potential companies.
The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
* Must have full right to work in Belgium. No visa sponsorship for this role.
* Bachelor’s degree in Technical or engineering, motivated recent graduates are welcome.
* Fluency in Mandarin and English is mandatory.
* Strong interest in business development and willingness to learn are highly valued.
* Positive attitude and customer-oriented mindset (flexibility, dependability, service-minded).
* Able to handle frequent international travel to China and Japan.
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