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Form of workIf you are an experienced Business Development professional with experience in the Groundwater market, we want to hear from you!
Grundfos is looking for someone enthusiastic about unlocking new opportunities and developing sustainable solutions in the groundwater industry. With proven experience in the market, the ability to travel internationally, and a good network, you will contribute to developing strategic planning and shape and strengthen key deliverables at Grundfos.
This is a rare opportunity to join an inclusive, trusting environment with endless growth and development opportunities. Don't hesitate to apply and become part of the Grundfos family!
What’s the job about:
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Business Development Manager who will take the lead in creating new value propositions and business plans while confidently communicating these to key stakeholders (both internally and externally.)
Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments, such as Technology & Innovation, Product Development, Product Management, and Marketing to secure profitable products and business models in the Groundwater market. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen key deliverables while contributing to the growth and success of Grundfos.
Your main responsibilities:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) will support the Business Development Director in defining and executing sustainable groundwater usage strategies and developing innovative offerings and solutions. You will be responsible for aligning and managing strategy, products, external communication, and marketing activities.
In this role, you will also be responsible for:
• Evaluating and presenting business opportunities with a data-driven mindset.
• Identifying strategic partnerships and acquisition targets, creating, and implementing approved pilot programs to test new ideas and solutions, and unlocking new markets and applications.
• Engaging externally with key stakeholders such as end-users, water policymakers and influencers, engineering firms, and channel partners, with regular visits.
• Collaborating with local sales teams to meet shared business goals.
• Collecting and analyzing market intelligence, creating recommendations by attending exhibitions, and following competitors.
Your background:
We are looking for a Business Development Manager who ideally has a degree in engineering or business, with a focus on hydrology or geology. Candidates must have proven experience in the groundwater market or relevant application/business experience, and the ability to travel internationally. Ideally owning a powerful network within groundwater, particularly with water policymakers and influencers.
We imagine that you also may have:
• A background in developing and delivering complex or specialized projects and activities.
• Ability to understand business issues and solve them utilizing a strong toolbox.
• Quality stakeholder management skills.
• Positive, motivated, innovative, and able to deal with constraints and deadlines.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal) (Fluent in written and spoken English.)
• Collaboration-oriented.
•Future thinking and commercial mindset.
What’s in it for you?
At Grundfos, we value our employees and provide them with continuous learning and development opportunities to enable them to advance their expertise and careers. You will be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.
Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”. To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on LinkedIn or YouTube, and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check out Meet Our People.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Dan Story, Business Development Director, WU the hiring manager of this role at dstory@grundfos.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
