Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a
Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Strategy (12-month Contract)
Location Flexible (Sandvik Facility in Canada)
At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.
Currently, we have an opening for a Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Strategy . This strategic role will be pivotal in driving the development and execution of business growth plans, conducting in-depth market research, and coordinating efforts across internal teams within a matrix organization. The ideal candidate will deliver actionable insights, support growth initiatives, and strengthen Sandvik's market position.
If you’re driven to create impactful, data-informed strategies that fuel sustainable growth, we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing
- Execute, monitor, and report on business development strategies to meet Sandvik’s financial growth goals.
- Own the sales area strategy execution process and provide regular updates to the organization.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analyses to assess new business opportunities and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Collaborate closely with sales and business leadership to develop win-plans for strategic sales opportunities.
- Own and develop the long-term opportunity pipeline, monitor project statuses, maintain accurate information in CRM, and present updates and insights for business planning.
- Build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders and external partners, demonstrating a customer-centric approach and collaborative team spirit.
- Foster strong relationships with Business Line Managers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective business development efforts.
- Serve as a role model, exemplifying Sandvik’s values and fostering a results-oriented, customer-focused culture.
- Stay informed on market trends and customer needs, ensuring high satisfaction through Sandvik’s value, performance, and reliability.
What you will bring along
- A strong background in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business development and strategic planning, ideally within technical or industrial sectors.
- Proven ability to analyze market data and competitive landscapes, translating insights into actionable business strategies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building collaborative relationships and driving partnerships.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a matrix organization, balancing multiple projects and priorities with accountability.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset, along with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Availability to travel as needed (up to 25% per year).
In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…
- The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
- The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
- The opportunity to reach your full potential.
- Ongoing development and training.
- An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
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