Business Developer Energy to AFRY X

About the job
AFRY has created a new unit, AFRY X, to excel in our digital offerings to our clients. In AFRY X we accelerate digital solutions, incubate new ideas and business models and host shared data driven platforms. We will manage the full lifecycle of digital solutions, including incubation, development, maintenance and operations.
We are searching for individuals that excel within new business incubation and innovation, someone with experience in driving strategic business development within digital. To be successful in this role we think that you have excellent communication- and teamwork skills, that you have a strong business mindset and customer focus and that you thrive in a coworker- and possibility-oriented environment. You will work closely with your team and report direct to the Head of Strategy and Innovation at AFRY X.
This is the job

Lead the development of new ideas for digital innovation and discovery-driven growth within the Energy sector
Overall planning of innovation and new business development activities within the Energy sector
Lead idea generation (e.g. workshops, events), formulation of new digital business opportunities and business development
Work close with external clients and partners as well as internally within AFRY
Work close with our Lead Solutions Ideator to ensure design thinking and rapid prototyping
Work close with our Partner Manager to build an ecosystem with external partners and start-ups
Drive the overall marketing narrative in the Energy sector and recommend adjustments
Define needs for intensified M&A activity


Who are you?
 Formal Requirements

Experience in new business incubation and innovation and in forming new business opportunities
Expertise in the Energy sector, especially in areas with high growth and/or where digital will play a key role, such as renewable energy, electricity, grid and energy storage
Good understanding of digital business models and AFRYs role in the market
Fluent in verbal and written English, Swedish is a merit  

Experience with business design and revenue model formulation is considered a merit. We also consider experience from one or more of our core transforming segments to be a strong merit.     
We value your personality and mindset, as well as previous work experience, a relevant University degree is considered a merit.
And of course, we believe that you have a strong interest in digitalization and an innovative mindset!

We offer
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of AFRY’s success story. Are you passionate about digitalization? Do you like to work together to find the best solution? Then we can offer you career opportunities in a modern workplace!   
The AFRY Group is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employer among engineers. At AFRY you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions within infrastructure, energy and industry. We are always looking for the sharpest skills that can create a future society together with us.
We hope you will learn as much from us as we will learn from you.  We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and build an inclusive company in a diverse world.   You are welcome to submit your application! Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. Please note that we don´t accept applications via e-mail. 

About the company
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

We are 16,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

Making Future