[Hiring] Director of Business Development @Sandvik Coromant

Role Description

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Sales Area Americas team as Director of Business Development, SAA. If you are passionate about driving growth, building strong relationships, and shaping the future of Aerospace and Defense industries, we want to hear from you!

As Director of Business Development, you will manage cross-border activities and relationships with selected customers and business partners. Your mission is to generate profitable long-term sales growth, support strategic initiatives, and deliver exceptional customer value. You’ll play a key role in advancing our 2030 Strategic Vision within Aerospace/Defense and promoting our total offer across the full value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Global Sales Development strategy across Sales Area Americas and selected accounts.
• Develop and implement targeted sales plans, primarily within Aerospace and Defense.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers and industry segment leaders and Cluster Managers to drive business development.
• Identify and gain entry to new accounts, connecting with C-suite executives and nurturing relationships.
• Monitor industry trends, engage with external networks, and arrange top management visits and customer events.
• Ensure high-quality data management in CRM systems and compliance with company policies.
• Constantly improve knowledge of Sandvik Coromant’s offerings and pursue professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and project management abilities.
• Strategic analysis and research skills to benchmark competition.
• Proficiency with relevant software and information systems.
• Business intelligence to analyze markets, customers, and competitors.

Requirements

• Proven track record in global sales and delivering business results.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and building rapport with industrial customers.
• Background in Aerospace, Energy, Defense, or Automotive is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage business issues within a complex, global matrix organization.
• Minimum B.Sc. degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant business or leadership training (SGL, TBA, IMP, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license for primary state of residence.
• Remote position within the US, with extensive domestic and international travel required.

Benefits

• Join a global leader committed to innovation, excellence, and professional growth.
• You’ll work with industry experts, drive impactful projects, and help shape the future of manufacturing.

How to Apply

Join Sandvik, Inc. and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for finance and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply! Please visit www.sandvik.com/careers to apply to the Director of Business Development position.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected] . Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.