Museum Business Developer

Meyvaert is a pioneer and global leader in the design, engineering, and installation of high-quality museum showcases. With over a century of expertise, we work closely with museums, architects, designers, and contractors to create exceptional cultural experiences worldwide, ranging from modular and custom-made display cases to the interior design of exhibition spaces..

Meyvaert is part of the Haerens Group, an internationally fast-growing family-owned company active in innovative solutions involving technical glass, including high-tech fire- and security doors, international museum installations, and high-tech ceramic/lead glass under the brands Eribel/OWS, Meyvaert, Vitrotec, and Haerens

Meyvaert employs more than 100 passionate colleagues, and has its headquarters in Ghent, with several international business hubs.

As we have ambitious growth plans, we are looking for a Museum Business Developer.

Who combines commercial acumen with a design or technical mindset, and will actively drive our global expansion, starting with our European home market

(other regions are not excluded in the future)

Key responsibilities:

Proactive lead generation & relationship building

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with museums, architects, designers, cultural institutions, and contractors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in Europe (and potentially other regions) in order to develop a robust project pipeline.
• Represent Meyvaert at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, expanding our network and brand visibility.

Project collaboration & preparation

• Work closely with technical advisors, tender -, and calculation teams to translate client needs into compelling proposals.
• Coordinate go/no-go procedures and project breakdown to ensure high-quality, profitable engagements.

Market & competitor analysis

• Monitor industry trends, emerging markets, and competitor activities in the museum and cultural sectors.
• Provide insights on new service and product offerings and strategic approaches based on market and client needs.

Client engagement & account management

• Serve as the primary contact for key clients and partners, ensuring excellent communication and satisfaction throughout the lead or tender phase.
• Initiate and follow-up contract negotiations with legal and finance teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Follow up on ongoing projects to maintain relationships, gather feedback, and identify repeat business.

Collaboration with cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with Sales colleagues, Technical advisors, Engineering and Project Management teams to convert leads into successful bids through tenders and negotiations.
• Actively contribute to the overall growth strategy and innovation at Meyvaert.

Profile:

Qualifications and background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in an Architecture or Design-related field.
• Commercial by nature: a naturally born commercial attitude. A proven track record in business development or sales, ideally in a "hunter" role within a project-based, technical environment, is certainly a plus.
• Native-level Dutch with excellent spoken and written English skills. French or other languages are an added value
• Familiarity with the international design scene, is a strong advantage. Work experience with museums, cultural institutions, heritage, or exhibition sectors is desirable.
• The ability to communicate effectively with architects, designers, and technical teams.

Skills and attitude

• Commercial Spirit: you thrive on generating new leads, forging client relationships, and driving revenue and network growth.
• Adaptability: you are comfortable working across different regions and cultures, tailoring strategies to local markets.
• Collaboration: you’re a strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working smoothly with sales, technical, and project management colleagues.
• Organized & Proactive: you are able to manage multiple leads, track details meticulously, and meet deadlines.
• Core Values: you identify with our values; being passionately committed, solution-driven, team-focused, and caring.

Our offer:

• Impactful work: contribute to shaping museum and cultural experiences worldwide.
• Growth opportunities: if you grow, we grow!
• A positive team atmosphere: join a dynamic, international company that values collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• Competitive compensation: attractive salary with fringe benefits, based on your experience and background.
• Work-life balance: flexible working hours, potential for remote work, and additional paid leave (ADV days).
• Personal Development: internal training and opportunities to gain product knowledge and technical expertise.

Interested?

If you are passionate about design and aesthetic products, have a strong commercial mindset, and want to play a key role in delivering world-class museum and cultural projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: we prefer this position to be based near our HQ in Ghent, Belgium (when not traveling).

Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25% of your time) to meet clients, attend exhibitions, and develop new markets is required.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to jobs@meyvaert.com with the subject line:

“Museum Business Developer – Meyvaert.”