Strategic Business Development Lead for Water and Environmental Projects

5 days ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Cowi AB Full time
Job Overview

COWI AB is a leading consulting engineering firm that enables a sustainable and connected future. We are seeking an experienced Strategic Business Development Lead to play a key role in our business development efforts in Sweden, working on high-priority customers that help bring impactful projects to life.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating sales efforts, driving business development, customer dialog, and leading the execution of large proposals within the business area Water and Environment. This includes managing key customer relationships, ensuring a strong pipeline of opportunities, and participating in strategic decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and development in the Water and Environment market
- Manage key customer relationships and develop new business opportunities in the Water and Environment sector
- Ensure a strong pipeline of opportunities by identifying and pursuing potential clients and projects
- Participate in strategic decision-making processes to drive business growth and development
- Proactively develop and maintain relationships with customers and partners to secure new projects and contracts

Requirements:

- Depth knowledge from the construction industry or contractors
- A relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience within areas such as soil pollution, environmental due diligence, waste, or groundwater
- A proven track record of long-term management of key client relationships and business development in Sweden
- Strong leadership skills in leading teams for complex proposal and contract preparation
- A strong strategic outlook
- Exceptional communication skills in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team environment

Our Team:

We work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We apply our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun.

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