Business Development Specialist - with French
Location: Bucharest
Blue Projects is a global consulting company specializing in Engineering and Project Management solutions for leading industrial clients. We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to support international growth by developing new opportunities, managing client relationships, and coordinating strategic tenders—particularly in French-speaking markets.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth
- Identify, research and qualify new prospects in target markets (industrial, FMCG, pharma, heavy industry, logistics, etc.)
- Build and manage the sales pipeline using CRM tools; track performance and report on leads metrics
- Support market expansion initiatives, with a focus on French-speaking regions
Tender & Proposal Support
- Coordinate full-cycle tender preparation and submission (RFP/RFQ/RFI), serving as the main customer
- Ensure timely and coordinated technical, commercial, and pricing inputs for submissions
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, client requirements and submission deadlines
Client & Market Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Conduct market rand competitive intelligence to identify trends and opportunities in the engineering and project delivery space
- Manage pre-sales engagement, and post-proposal follow-ups as part of the account management plan
Marketing & Brand Support
- Draft and update commercial materials (case studies, presentations, French language materials where needed)
- Collaborate with internal experts to create thought leadership pieces and project success stories
- Support digital marketing campaigns (LinkedIn, mailers, events) to generate awareness and leads.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, project management, commercial, and procurement teams
- Coordinate with regional leadership to align Business Development activities with strategic priorities
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, sales or tender administration
- Strong project management, coordination and, excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office; Salesforce and SAP are an advantage
- Fluency in English and French (mandatory).
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline-driven, international environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Availability for occasional local and international business travel when required
Why Join Blue Projects?
- International exposure, working with top-tier industry leaders
- Competitive compensation, and performance-based rewards
- Career growth opportunities within a supportive team
- A collaborative and open work environment
- Health & wellness benefits, including sports & relaxation services and business health insurance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning & Employee Assistance Program
- Psychological well-being services through a trusted provider