Do you want to be a part of a professional and high achieving team in a global context? Then perhaps this is your new challenge! SSAB Special Steels is looking for a proactive, effective, and performance-driven Head of Business Development in Sweden.

Location is Sweden, but this might be negotiable for the perfect candidate, so please submit your application for review.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the position

As Head of Business Development, you will identify and uncover potential growth opportunities, empowering sales teams through impactful training, and shape the future of digital development.

You will lead a dynamic team, identify growth opportunities, and forge strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive business success.

Main responsibilities

• Lead a global, diverse team with varied experiences.
• Drive market analysis and research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes, uncovering potential growth opportunities.
• Develop and support the implementation of strategic plans to enter new markets or expand existing ones.
• Lead digital development initiatives within SSAB Special Steels, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of digital innovation, enhancing sales efficiency and customer experience.
• Deliver training sessions, primarily to the sales team.

About You

• University degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, with managerial experience included.
• Commercial mindset with a strategic, long-term approach.
• Open-minded, curious, and a good communicator.
• Strong connector and networker, able to "connect the dots" to see the bigger picture and foster team spirit.
• Knowledge and experience in the steel industry, as well as experience in product development and production would be very beneficial.

Our offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

• Profit sharing
• Life balance through reduction of working hours
• Wellness grants

In this recruitment, we have the opportunity to offer co-migration service to you and your family if you move to Dalarna. Read more at Medflyttarservice - Rekryteringslots Dalarna https://rekryteringslots.se/medflyttarservice/

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Pre-recorded Video Interview

3. Assessments

4. Interview

5. Come and meet us

6. Reference Check

7. Health Examination

8. Sign

Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.

Got questions about this position?

Please contact Jenny Brandberg Hurtig, Manager Market Development, mail - jenny.brandberg-hurtig@ssab.com

We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.

Trade union information is provided by Akademikerföreningen, Unionen and Ledarna, which can be reached via our switchboard on phone +46 243 700 00 (Borlänge), +46 920 920 00 (Luleå), +46 155 254 000 (Oxelösund).

Words from your future manager

"Our team is a group of dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality results. We support each other, embrace curiosity, and foster an open and collaborative environment where ideas thrive.

With a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for what we do, we ensure timely delivery while enjoying the journey together."

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company that builds a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world through value added steel products and services. Working with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, largely eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB’s leadership position and our comprehensive, sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on our journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.