Business Development Manager

Do you want to be part of developing and implementing the Husqvarna Construction Division’s strategy as well as various M&A/Post-Merger activities?
Husqvarna Construction has during the last years expanded its business rapidly and is running several strategy and business initiatives to ensure future competitiveness. To secure returns on all efforts we are expanding our Business Development Team with an additional experienced Business Development Manager.
We offer an excellent opportunity to support the strategy development and implementation processes, including seeing the end-result of chosen strategies and actions.
The work conducted takes place with other parts of the organization in a collaborative and coaching team spirit, at a pleasant workplace close to nature just outside Gothenburg in Jonsered.
When you will be joining us you will be given the possibility to make an real impact in the organization and work in a global context with big career opportunities. Work life balance is important to us and we believe in responsibility and flexibility.
Your mission and responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- Support the division’s strategy development work and implementation
- Lead and coordinate M&A/Post-Merger related integration activities
- Support in the alignment between strategy and operations to facilitate implementation and progress
Key tasks:
- Support the division strategy process, both development and implementation in specific areas
- Project lead and coordinate post-merger integration and/or due diligences processes
- Drive and coordinate market and competitor analyses and reports
- Lead periodical assessment of alignment between strategy, organization, initiatives and resources and suggest improvements
- Support division management in the decision-making and management process maximizing the short-, medium- and long-term profitability
- Ensure connectivity, close cooperation and alignment across functions
Be a role model creating a learning environment. Collate and deliver feedback and ‘lessons learnt’ to help drive continuous improvement.
You will report to the Construction Division CFO and the position is based in Jonsered outside Gothenburg.
Who are you?
We believe that you have a university degree within a relevant area and solid minimum five years’ working experience in strategic development and planning, business development and M&A/Post-Merger Integration - preferably acquired from management consultancy or in-house in a larger corporation. You have also experience from project management and have successfully lead projects in a global matrix environment. You are result oriented and service minded with strong influencing skills, previous negotiation experience is a strong plus. You combine a hands-on, pragmatic approach with strategic thinking and are willing to roll up your sleeves and do hands-on work yourself.
Your application
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, apply as soon as possible but no later than March 14th. We apply ongoing selection.
If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Håkon Holst – hakon.holst@husqvarnagroup.com and if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Åsa Carlberg - asa.carlberg@husqvarnagroup.com.
Union representatives:
Unionen: Tero Borg – tero.borg@husqvarnagroup.com
Sveriges Ingenjörer Isabella Norlinder – isabella.norlinder@husqvarnagroup.com
What happens after you applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.
About Husqvarna
For more than 325 years we have driven innovation and technology development exceeding end-customers’ expectations. Husqvarna Construction, a division of the Husqvarna Group, is a world leader in machinery and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The foundation is built on product and technology leadership ensured by high investment levels in user-focused product development to offer professional end-users the most effective and efficient solutions. Products and services are distributed globally in all relevant sales channels. In 2019 the net sales was SEK 6.3 billion. In the last years the division has transformed through 4 important acquisitions. Please read more at www.husqvarnacp.com/se