Business Development Manager - International Collaboration

SAAB; Göteborgs kommun, Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Environment

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Workplace

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Business Development Manager for International Collaboration in Göteborg. This role focuses on driving business growth within aftermarket products related to the AEW domain. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or collaboration, along with a solid understanding of the defense sector.

You will build relationships with customers and partners, develop innovative business concepts, and analyze market input.

The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in collaboration, project management, or industrial development.
• Solid understanding of aftermarket business, preferably within the defense sector.
• Proven ability to build relationships, communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative business concepts across product areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Support the approval of business concepts and campaign preparation.

Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Job description

Business Development Manager - International Collaboration

Saab is seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our aftermarket business within the AEW (Airborne Early Warning) domain, with a particular focus on International Collaboration (IC). In this role, you will contribute to identifying and developing business opportunities while ensuring our offerings support both customer needs and overall commercial objectives.

You will act as a key interface towards the Industrial Cooperation (IC) function, which is responsible for managing IC commitments in campaigns. This requires close collaboration across internal functions as well as with external partners in an international environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop Business Concepts: Create and develop innovative business concepts across product areas, with a focus on IC opportunities as well as broader aftermarket offerings within AEW.
• Customer and Partner Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners, with a clear understanding of their needs and expectations.
• Approval Process: Prepare and support the approval of business concepts and contribute to campaign preparation activities.
• Strategic Orientation: Analyze market input and translate insights into clear strategic directions to support business growth.
• Communication and Coordination: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong communication and coordination skills.
• Cultural Awareness: Operate successfully in international and multi-national environments, with an understanding of cultural differences.
• Aftermarket Innovation: Identify and develop new aftermarket opportunities that create customer value and drive revenue growth.
• B2B: Participate in Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings as part of ongoing collaboration and business development activities.

Your Profile

We are looking for a driven and structured professional who enjoys working at the intersection of business development and international collaboration. You are comfortable building relationships across organizations and cultures, and you bring a proactive and solution-oriented approach to your work. With a strong analytical mindset, you are able to turn insights into concrete actions and business opportunities.

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in collaboration, project management, or industrial development.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of aftermarket business, preferably within the defense sector.
• Skills: Proven ability to build relationships, communicate clearly and professionally, and work effectively in international environments.
• Mindset: An analytical and proactive approach, combined with a strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and strategic thinking.

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: An exciting role in a forward-thinking and growing organization.
• Impact: The opportunity to influence and shape the future of aftermarket products in the AEW domain.
• Collaboration: A workplace focused on collaboration, development, and sustainability.
• Growth: Good working conditions and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.