Strategic Growth Lead, Government & Defence Logistics

Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to accelerate growth in Government & Defence across Europe, based in Aarhus. You will engage with government agencies, defence organisations and strategic partners, shaping strategic growth initiatives in a complex geopolitical context.

You will work across functions and regions, influencing product development, leading bids, and presenting value-driven logistics solutions to senior stakeholders in an international, collaborative

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Government & Defence logistics, freight forwarding, or related commercial functions.
• Proven track record of developing and winning complex business opportunities.
• Experience within Government & Defence, Defence Logistics, Security or related sectors is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain management and integrated transportation.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and senior customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new business opportunities across Government & Defence.
• Develop and execute growth strategies across key European markets.
• Support commercial engagements as the expert, from opportunity identification through contract award.
• Lead complex bids and tenders, ensuring competitive and compliant value propositions.
• Understand Maersk offering and translate customer requirements into scalable and value-driven logistics solutions.
• Monitor market, industry and geopolitical developments to identify new opportunities.
• Provide customer and market insights to influence product and capability development.
• Represent Maersk at industry events, customer forums and relevant associations.
• Support the continued development of Maersk’s Government & Defence value proposition.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Self-motivation

Resilience

Customer focus

English fluency

Job description

Maersk is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to accelerate growth in Government & Defence across Europe, based in Aarhus. You will engage with government agencies, defence organisations and strategic partners, shaping strategic growth initiatives in a complex geopolitical context.

You will work across functions and regions, influencing product development, leading bids, and presenting value-driven logistics solutions to senior stakeholders in an international, collaborative