Global BD Lead – Next-Gen Products (Hybrid)

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Tobacco Service B.V.; Gentofte Kommune; Hybrid; DKK 615,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Scandinavian Tobacco Group seeks a Business Development Manager in Copenhagen, operating in a hybrid, full-time role. You will shape and manage the global Next Generation Products portfolio, drive growth, and lead cross-functional initiatives across regions to capitalize on market opportunities.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales to develop business cases, identify strategic partnerships, and ensure successful product launches while reporting to the Head of Business Development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business development and/or project management, ideally within multinational FMCG companies.
• Global/regional experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking with a track record of identifying growth opportunities.
• Deep understanding of consumer behaviour and what drives their decisions.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities across diverse global teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analytics tools.
• Fluency in English and ability to travel 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead category development by creating strategies for next generation products aligned with market trends.
• Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities and threats.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and adjust strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities including market expansions and partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute business development initiatives.
• Leverage data to evolve the product portfolio and stay ahead of trends.
• Collaborate with regional and local teams for global rollout of new products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Scandinavian Tobacco Group seeks a Business Development Manager in Copenhagen, operating in a hybrid, full-time role. You will shape and manage the global Next Generation Products portfolio, drive growth, and lead cross-functional initiatives across regions to capitalize on market opportunities.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales to develop business cases, identify strategic partnerships, and ensure successful product launches while reporting to the Head of Business Development.