The Maffia

    Freelance business developers in Belgium

    158 profiles in the network · all of Belgium

    The market in numbers

    158

    profiles

    in The Maffia network

    €720

    median day rate

    middle half €625 to €800, based on 128 rates

    77%

    with 10+ years of experience

    and 12% with 5 to 10 years

    47%

    available more than 32 hours a week

    41% between 16 and 32 hours

    Often combined with

    • Brand marketing
    • Projectmanagement
    • Account management
    • Communication management
    • Coaching
    • Business development (sales)

    Source: The Maffia profile data, calculated on 7 November 2026. Desired day rate excluding VAT, as stated by the professionals themselves. Method and all disciplines: rates barometer.

    The Maffia gives you access to a specialised network of 158 freelance professionals in Business Development (Strategic) across Belgium. Our experts, with an average of 9 years of experience, are not only skilled at shaping strategic growth, but also have complementary expertise in areas including Brand Marketing and Project Management, disciplines that are essential for an integrated approach to business development.

    These professionals are available immediately for short-term projects or long-term strategic collaborations. Their rates typically range from 625 euros (p25) to 800 euros (p75) per day, excluding our transparent fixed margin of 80 euros per day. We ensure an efficient match with candidates who fit your specific business needs and growth objectives seamlessly, without hidden costs or complex contracts.

    Profiles in the network

    Professional

    Lead brand communication

    10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI data and analysis
    AI sales and business development
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Business and media consultan

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    Account management
    AI content and copy
    Business development (sales)
    Business development (strategic)
    Client service Management

    Professional

    Brand Strategist

    10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)
    Communication management
    Employer branding

    Professional

    Projectmanager

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    Business development (strategic)
    Coaching
    Storytelling

    Professional

    AI Consultant

    Brussel · 2 years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    AI automation
    AI strategist
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Commercial Lead / Transformation Lead

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    Account management
    AI adoption and team training
    AI automation
    AI governance
    AI strategist

    Professional

    AI Automation Freelance

    Luik

    AI agent builder
    AI automation
    AI sales and business development
    AI strategist
    Business development (sales)

    Professional

    Brand Strategist & Marketing Manager

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    AI content and copy
    AI strategist
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)
    Coaching

    Professional

    Merkstrateeg

    10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    AI assistants and knowledge bases
    AI strategist
    Brand marketing

    Professional

    Student Handelswetenschappen

    Kortrijk

    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    AI automation
    AI data and analysis
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Zelfstandig ondernemer

    Hasselt · 5 years of experience

    Account management
    AI automation
    AI content and copy
    AI sales and business development
    AI search (SEO/GEO)

    Professional

    AI-automatisering & AI-agent builder

    Mechelen · 2 years of experience

    AI agent builder
    AI automation
    AI content and copy
    AI strategist
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Senior global people development manager

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    Account management
    AI in recruitment and HR
    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Director

    10+ years of experience

    3D
    AI adoption and team training
    AI content and copy
    AI designer
    AI strategist

    Professional

    Business Development Manager B2B Sales

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    Account management
    AI automation
    AI sales and business development
    AI strategist
    Business development (sales)

    Professional

    Head of Market(ing) Research & Intelligence

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    AI data and analysis
    AI performance marketing
    AI strategist
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Strategy director

    10+ years of experience

    Activation mgmt
    AI adoption and team training
    AI data and analysis
    AI governance
    AI strategist

    Professional

    Project manager

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI automation
    AI content and copy
    AI governance
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    zelfstandig onderzoek en adviseur / journalistiek leiderschap innovatie

    10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI governance
    Business development (strategic)
    Coaching
    Digital transformation

    Professional

    AI-strateeg

    2 years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    AI automation
    AI strategist
    Business development (strategic)

    Professional

    Marketing & Partnerships Lead

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    Account management
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)
    Client service Management
    Communication management

    Professional

    ondernemende creatief marcom strateeg, ai first

    10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI agent builder
    AI content and copy
    AI strategist
    Brand marketing

    Professional

    Marketing consultant

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)
    Communication management
    Go To Market
    Product/Category mgmt

    Professional

    Business Development & Key Account Manager

    Hasselt · 2 years of experience

    Account management
    Business development (strategic)
    Eventmanagement
    Go To Market
    Projectmanagement

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    Frequently asked questions

    Our network currently includes 125 screened freelance professionals specialised in Business Development (Strategic) in Belgium. They are available immediately and have a wide range of additional skills, such as Brand Marketing and Project Management, to support your strategic goals.

    Our Business Development (Strategic) professionals have an average of 9 years of relevant work experience. This guarantees that you work with experienced people who can quickly add value to your organisation and handle complex strategic challenges.

    Day rates for our freelance Business Development (Strategic) experts typically range between 625 euros (25th percentile) and 800 euros (75th percentile), excluding our fixed margin. This allows you to choose a professional who fits your budget and the expertise required.

    Yes, The Maffia applies a fully transparent and fixed margin of 80 euros per day. This margin is charged on top of the day rate set by the freelancer, so you always know exactly what the total cost is, with no surprises.

    In short

    • The Maffia has 158 business developers profiles in all of Belgium.
    • The day rate is usually between 625 and 800 euros, with a median of 720 euros, based on 128 profiles.
    • Clients pay a fixed margin of 80 euros per day worked on top, with no percentage on the day rate.
    • We work across Belgium and operate in Dutch, French and English.
    • The Maffia has existed since 2003.

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