Strategic Marine Business Development Lead

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä, a world leader in marine technology, seeks a forward-thinking business development professional to drive growth through market analyses, customer insights, and collaboration across teams. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and shaping strategies for a decarbonised maritime future.

You will translate data into strategic recommendations, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical skills for market and business analysis.
• Proven experience in business development/sales within marine industry.
• Ability to create ship concepts based on customer needs and portfolio.
• Strong ability to communicate complex solutions to stakeholders.
• Expertise in developing and evaluating business cases.
• Ability to lead initiatives and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new growth opportunities through market and customer studies.
• Gather and analyze financial, ship, and market data to inform decisions.
• Research to uncover and develop new sales opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence to enhance competitive understanding.
• Support creation and evaluation of business plans and proposals.
• Recommend process and system improvements based on best practices.
• Prepare and present reports translating data into actionable insights.
• Mentor team members and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Business development/sales

Ship concepts

Stakeholder communication

Business case development

Relationship management

Job description

Wärtsilä, a world leader in marine technology, seeks a forward-thinking business development professional to drive growth through market analyses, customer insights, and collaboration across teams. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and shaping strategies for a decarbonised maritime future.

You will translate data into strategic recommendations, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.