Strategic Business Development Leader

1 month ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Kongsberg Maritime Full time
Business Development and Strategy Executive

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a visionary leader to drive the growth and innovation of our Business Unit. As Vice President, Business Development and Strategy, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the overarching strategy for the business unit, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals.

You will analyze customer growth opportunities, competitors, and technologies for potential partnerships or M&A prospects. Your expertise in business acumen and project management will be essential in identifying commercial opportunities and having a strong positive impact on business profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing business unit strategy
  • Analyzing customer growth opportunities and competitors
  • Identifying commercial opportunities and driving business growth

Qualifications and experience:

  • Experienced industry leader with strong business acumen and project management capability
  • Ability to develop people through delegation, empowerment, coaching, and promote self-development
  • Strong network of contacts and relationships to achieve set goals

Kongsberg Maritime's Propulsion and Handling division delivers world-class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control, and waterjet for all marine industry sectors.



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