Aerospace & Defense Sales Associate Director - EU

Drive growth through complex deals and strategic client engagement In a world of constant change, organizations must continuously adapt to stay ahead. At Accenture, we support our clients in transforming their business and driving sustainable growth by combining industry expertise with innovative solutions and technology. Within our Client Groups, we focus on building strong client relationships and developing strategic opportunities. As a Sales Capture Lead , you will play a key role in originating, shaping, and closing complex deals, while contributing to the growth of Aerospace & Defense accounts in Brussels and the surrounding region. What you’ll do Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of Aerospace & Defense accounts Develop strong, long-term relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, business, and client teams Identify, qualify, and develop sales opportunities aligned with client priorities Define and execute account growth plans together with internal and client stakeholders Manage the sales pipeline in CRM, ensuring high-quality opportunity qualification, prioritization, and forecasting accuracy Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from origination to contract signature Analyze opportunities including value potential, differentiation, sponsor alignment, competition, and decision criteria Define winning strategies and shape client-centric value propositions Coordinate cross-functional teams including delivery, legal, finance, and marketing to build competitive proposals Develop commercial models, pricing structures, and business cases Lead client presentations, negotiations, and closing activities How we reinvent At Accenture, we bring together industry expertise, technology, and innovation to help clients reinvent their organizations. You will contribute to driving transformation and innovation in a strategic sector, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Belgium and internationally. What we’re looking for Eligibility EU citizenship is required Education Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Engineering, or a related field Experience Solid experience in sales, capture management, or business development Proven involvement in complex sales cycles and deal shaping Experience in consulting, technology services, or transformation environments Skills Strong commercial acumen and ability to shape deals Ability to build clear and compelling value propositions Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Structured approach to pipeline management and forecasting Fluency in French and English required Knowledge of the Aerospace & Defense sector Leadership Ability to work across teams and influence stakeholders Strong ownership and accountability Problem-solving mindset and resilience Ability to support and guide teams during complex sales processes Bonus points if you have Experience in Technology Consulting Experience working in an international environment What we offer Accenture is an incredible place to work - and keep learning. By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Besides the work we do for our clients, we’re really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow - whatever it is you're great at. So you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise. Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including: 13th month + holiday allowance Generous time off: With 32 holidays, comprising 20 legal + 12 RTT/ADV days Essential tools: We equip you with the necessary tools for success, including laptop, smartphone, mobile subscription and internet at home Comprehensive insurance package: Our extensive insurance coverage includes hospitalization, life, disability and group insurance Extensive level of flexibility: We value your work-life balance and allow you to choose where and when you work, thanks to the possibility of working remotely. Additionally, we are open to discuss part-time work options for every role Bonus program Continuous learning: Embrace growth and skill development through our training and learning opportunities, so you can reach your full potential Green & flexible mobility program: Take advantage of our federal mobility budget and FlexRewards. Whether it's a company car, public transportation, bike lease, or even housing and other options, you decide what suits you best Flexrewards: Tailor your rewards package with our flexible benefits tool to suit your individual needs Discount program: Offering discounts at your favorite (online) shops, so you can enjoy life outside of work Employee shares purchase plan: Providing an opportunity to become a stakeholder in the company's success Eco-cheques: Promoting sustainable living and environmentally conscious choices And many more! About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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