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Business Development Lead
Sandvik Group. Engage C-suite stakeholders, including CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and senior manufacturing leaders, positioning Seco as a strategic partner .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong executive presence and advanced value-based selling skills, with a proven track record in new business development and the ability to engage C-suite stakeholders effectively. Possesses substantial experience in shaping value-based solutions and building a qualified pipeline in industrial and manufacturing environments.
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Value-Based SellingC-Suite EngagementNew Business DevelopmentStrategic AcumenMarket Intelligence
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Hard Skills
Solution ShapingProposal DevelopmentContractualizationPipeline ManagementManufacturing EngineeringMarket AnalysisCustomer DiscoveryOpportunity QualificationStrategic Fit AssessmentValue Capture
Soft Skills
CommunicationPresentationNegotiationStakeholder ManagementCollaboration
Industry Keywords
AerospaceAutomotiveMedicalEnergyDefenseManufacturingIndustrialConsultingCommercial DevelopmentOperational Transformation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Engage C-suite stakeholders, including CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and senior manufacturing leaders, positioning Seco as a strategic partner
- Build trusted executive relationships and lead value-based conversations on productivity, cost, quality, sustainability, operational transformation, and digital or process optimization
- Translate executive discussions into structured opportunity hypotheses defining customer challenges, value pools, and strategic fit with Solva
- Identify latent demand and unmet needs before formal RFQ stages
- Qualify opportunities and collaborate through solution shaping, proposal development, contractualization, and delivery handover
- Build and maintain a strategically aligned Solva pipeline and drive progression from lead to qualified opportunity and approved pursuit
- Maintain pipeline visibility and reporting, focusing on customer value and strategic fit
- Support commercial development and value capture while aligning customer expectations with solution feasibility
- Collaborate with Regional Sales, Market teams, Solva Project Leads, Engineering, technical specialists, Product Management, Operations, Machining brands, partners, and distributors
- Ensure a coordinated approach from customer discovery through agreement and delivery handover
- Prioritize accounts and tailor value propositions in Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, and Defense segments
- Develop entry strategies, map customer stakeholder ecosystems, and unlock multi-site opportunities and long-term partnerships
- Assess market trends and potential growth segments through structured analysis of attractiveness and strategic fit
- Capture insights on strategic priorities, investment trends, market developments, and competitive positioning
- Share insights with Business Development and Innovation or Offer Development teams
- Contribute to market-facing thought leadership and stronger segment understanding
- Represent Seco professionally in line with its Code of Conduct, values, and principles
- Take ownership of high-quality execution, transparent reporting, and ethical commercial practices
- Continue developing knowledge of customer operations, strategic segments, Solva offerings, manufacturing technologies, and value-based solution selling
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong executive presence and confidence engaging and influencing C-suite and senior decision-makers
- Advanced value-based selling skills and strong drive to create and develop new business
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with ability to recognize value pools and shape solution opportunities
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Strong industry and segment understanding, supported by market and competitive intelligence
- Proven track record in new business development or hunting roles
- Substantial experience engaging C-suite and senior decision-makers
- Strong machining or manufacturing engineering background
- Consulting or advisory experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to build a qualified pipeline from scratch and develop opportunities in industrial, manufacturing, or solution-based environments
- Experience shaping value-based solutions, qualifying opportunities, and collaborating through proposal and contractual stages
- Strong market awareness and senior-level customer engagement experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, or Defense
- A university degree or equivalent higher education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field is preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered in place of formal education
- Proactive, opportunity-focused, and comfortable creating momentum where no established pipeline exists
- Resilient, persistent, and adaptable when navigating long, complex sales cycles and senior stakeholder environments
- Collaborative and customer-focused, building trust across functions and balancing strategic ambition with disciplined follow-through
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible Location
- Full-time employment
- Ongoing selection and interviews
- Opportunity to work on strategic, high-value manufacturing solutions
- Collaboration with global teams, partners, and distributors