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Business Unit Manager Sustainable Solutions

POSTED ON 4/22/2025 AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025
Kortrijk Xpo Kortrijk, NA Full Time
We hebben een ijzersterke reputatie in (inter)nationale beurzen, congressen en events. Onze medewerkers (de 'Xpozanen') zijn ons belangrijkste kapitaal, waarin we optimaal investeren. Samen organiseren we beurzen, events, congressen en catering voor kleine en grootse ideeën.

Xpo Group, Creating meaningful connections.

https://www.kortrijkxpo.com/

Your responsibilities

In accordance with the JV-partner, you will have an end-to-end responsibility for the commercial strategy & overall operations, aligned with the group business objectives, whilst taking into account local market specifications and needs.

  • You will secure the further international development, through geo cloning, increasing their market position within Europe.
  • You will improve the exhibiting experience for all regions by implementing a profound target audience engagement strategy, strong industry innovations and solid event operations.
  • You will translate the industry needs & expectations in terms of innovation, challenges and changes into practical business insights & secure knowledge exchange through valuable content, community building and networking activities.
  • You keep abreast on all industry related topics by engaging with your network of relevant technology & industry leaders and federations.
  • You will provide support towards large key accounts resulting in collaborations on an international scale.
  • You will directly manage a small team supporting you in all commercial and operational activities.
  • You have full P&L responsibility for your business unit.
  • You will report directly to the General Manager.

Your profile

  • Master or Bachelor degree in Commercial Sciences, Engineering or equivalent through relevant industry experience.
  • Industry experience in Solar, Smart Storage, EV Charging or Green HVAC is required combined with a passion for sustainability and innovation within Energy & Renewables.
  • Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in a role that combines commercial strategy or business unit management, people management and project management.
  • A strong strategic vision, entrepreneurship and persuasiveness are key.
  • You are willing to learn all drivers and dynamics of the exhibition scene during onboarding allowing you to fully understand the scope and challenges of the role.
  • Outstanding leadership, people management and communication skillset with the ability to motivate and further develop teams.
  • Strong internal- and external stakeholder management capabilities.
  • You are flexible towards travel in the EU ( /- 20%).
  • You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English.

What do you get at Xpo Group?

With us, you work in a Great Place To Work - and you can feel it!

On top of this challenging opportunity, we offer an attractive salary including a full benefits package, bonus and a company car combined with healthy work/life balance.

We've got you covered: hospitalization, disability and group insurance.

✔️Useful extras: meal allowance and eco cheques.

Jingle bells: 5 extra vacation days during the holidays.

Mobile and carefree: a company car with fuel card or charge pass.

  • Not an early bird? Thanks to our flexible working hours, you decide your own start time.

‍ Hybride work: work from home up to 2 days a week for the perfect balance.

Keep growing: with our extensive training program, you will never stand still.

  • ️Fun during your workday: have lunch in our cozy cafeteria, play a game of ping pong or darts and join our fit & healthy activities.

Work hard, play hard: from afterworks to legendary company parties - colleagues become friends!

Ready to be part of our team? With us you will find not only a job, but also a workplace where you will come to every day with a smile.

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