Business Development Manager
The Position
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives across the Hydroscand Group. Working closely with senior management and with strong backing from the CEO and CFO, you will contribute to the development and execution of projects that strengthen our market position, improve performance, and create long-term value.
The role spans a wide range of areas, including strategic project, M&A, business analysis, and commercial development. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization and support decision-making through data-driven insights, structured problem-solving, and a strong understanding of business dynamics.
You will monitor market developments, customer needs, industry trends, and technological developments to identify opportunities and risks for the Group. Through market and industry research, you will provide insights into how our markets are evolving and also help assess how digitalization, AI, and new technologies can support Hydroscand's future growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
The Business Development function combines strategic thinking with a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving. Drawing on experience and proven ways of working from leading management consulting firms, the function supports strategic decision-making and drives initiatives that contribute to Hydroscand's continued growth and development.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future development of one of the leading providers of hydraulic and industrial fluid transfer solutions.
Background and Experience
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical capabilities and a genuine interest in business development, strategy, and value creation.
You hold a university degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Previous experience from management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or other analytical and commercially oriented roles is considered a strong advantage.
You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable working with large amounts of information to develop insights and recommendations. Professional proficiency in English is required, and additional languages are considered an advantage.
Personal Characteristics
To succeed in this role, you combine strong analytical capabilities with a proactive and hands-on approach. You are intellectually curious and enjoy understanding complex business challenges, market developments, and emerging trends.
You are highly structured, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are comfortable working both independently and in collaboration with colleagues across different functions, countries, and levels of the organization.
You are an effective communicator with the ability to present insights and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. In addition, you have a genuine interest in digitalization and emerging technologies and are motivated by identifying new ways in which technology can create value for the business.
- Group team
- Group Business Development
- Locations
- Älvsjö
WHY HYDROSCAND?
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Take the steering wheel
We want you to put your career in your hands, so you can realize potential and ideas that you never thought possible. But don’t worry, we’ll be right there with you. -
Make an impact
We all want to make a difference. Part of our DNA is to cultivate new ideas. At Hydroscand we think this is essential for staying motivated, being a true team player, and contributing to our overall success. We need you in our fight against downtime! -
Enjoy opportunities everywhere
With operations in 20 countries across three continents, we offer extensive opportunities to exchange skills and knowledge with your colleagues worldwide. -
Professional development
For us, a career is a process where you as an employee continuously develop. We support all employees to continuously develop in their current roles and to take on new challenges within the group.
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
Do you love technology? Do you enjoy innovation?
Are you forever striving to make things better?
Are you an international team player?
Awesome! You’ll fit right in. Come help us shape the future!
About Hydroscand Group
Hydroscand - an international family-owned business - provides solutions and services for hoses, fittings and related products through a customer-driven and decentralized organisation. With operations in 20 countries, more than 240 hose service branches, over 140 HoseExpress mobile service units and 450 resellers we are always strategically positioned to support our customers’ operations. We have over 1,400 employees and serve more than 100,000 customers in Europe, Asia and Africa