Strategic Business Development Advisor

2 months ago


Gladsaxe, Gladsaxe Municipality, Denmark Alfa Laval Corporate AB Full time

At Alfa Laval Corporate AB, we're pioneering solutions for a more resourceful, less wasteful world. Our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth drive our personal and professional development.

In this role, you'll shape the future of the Food & Water Division, developing and formulating strategic directions. You'll ensure alignment with the latest business environments, geopolitical trends, and emerging opportunities across industries.

Key responsibilities include proposing strategies to enhance our competitive positioning and growth. You'll work closely with Business Units to support them in developing and formulating strategies to capitalize on industry transformations.

This role requires close collaboration with industry groups and the Group Corporate Development organization. You'll support and contribute to identifying acquisition opportunities that align with our strategic goals.

As part of your responsibilities, you'll conduct comprehensive situational analyses, helping the division navigate complex business landscapes and make informed decisions.

You'll report directly to the President of Food & Water, Sammy Hulpiau, and be a member of the Food & Water Management team. This role offers a mix of strategy development, business growth, and collaboration across the organization.

We're looking for a results-driven growth advisor with a passion for shaping the future of the Food & Water Division. If you have a strong analytical mindset, excellent leadership and communication skills, and experience in organizational design and M&A opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Job Requirements

  • A university degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Finance.
  • Proven experience in strategy development, formulation of strategies, and guiding business development implementation processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to deeply analyze market and business data.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational design to match future strategy implementation.
  • Experience and capability of building external networks, with customers, industry forums, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and executing M&A opportunities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience working in a global business environment, with a track record of leading transformations and adopting a global mindset.
  • Strong awareness of global market trends and geopolitical developments and their impact on business strategy.


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