Business Development Manager - International Collaboration

SAAB AKTIEBOLAG; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Environment

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Collaborative Workplace

Job summary

SAAB AKTIEBOLAG in Linköping, Sweden is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of their aftermarket business within the AEW domain, focusing on International Collaboration. This role involves identifying business opportunities and ensuring offerings align with customer needs.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, a solid understanding of aftermarket business in the defense sector, and strong relational and strategic skills. The position offers an innovative environment with professional 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 and communicate effectively in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop innovative business concepts across product areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Contribute to campaign preparation activities by supporting approval of business concepts.
• Analyze market input to translate insights into strategic directions.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Cultural Awareness

Job description

Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact - and your part matters.

Saab is seeking a strategic and results‑driven Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our aftermarket business within the AEW 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.