Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence and Strategy

Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence and Strategy

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a

Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Strategy
Location: Flexible (Sandvik Facility in Canada)

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Strategy. This strategic role will be pivotal in driving the development and execution of business growth plans, conducting in-depth market research, and coordinating efforts across internal teams within a matrix organization. The ideal candidate will deliver actionable insights, support growth initiatives, and strengthen Sandvik's market position.

If you’re driven to create impactful, data-informed strategies that fuel sustainable growth, we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing

1. Create and implement business development strategies to meet Sandvik’s financial growth goals, identifying and prioritizing new opportunities and strategic partnerships.
2. Lead and drive the change management process, supporting market expansion and business transformation efforts that align with Sandvik’s long-term objectives.
3. Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analyses to assess new business opportunities and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
4. Collaborate closely with sales leadership to coordinate growth projects, ensuring alignment with Sandvik’s value propositions and competitive advantages.
5. Provide critical support in sales forecasting, business plan development, and CRM pipeline management to promote strong, data-backed business decisions.
6. Oversee key external partnerships and ensure alignment with Sandvik’s strategic priorities in digital transformation, sustainability, customer-first initiatives, and agility.
7. Build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders and external partners, demonstrating a customer-centric approach and collaborative team spirit.
8. Foster strong relationships with Business Line Managers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective business development efforts.
9. Serve as a role model, exemplifying Sandvik’s values and fostering a results-oriented, customer-focused culture.
10. Stay informed on market trends and customer needs, ensuring high satisfaction through Sandvik’s value, performance, and reliability.

What you will bring along

1. A strong background in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business development and strategic planning, ideally within technical or industrial sectors.
3. Proven ability to analyze market data and competitive landscapes, translating insights into actionable business strategies.
4. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building collaborative relationships and driving partnerships.
5. Ability to work both independently and as part of a matrix organization, balancing multiple projects and priorities with accountability.
6. A proactive, adaptable mindset, along with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
7. Availability to travel as needed (up to 25% per year).

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

1. The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
2. The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
3. The opportunity to reach your full potential.
4. Ongoing development and training.
5. An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Director of Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Strategy, requisition # R0073106; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.