Global Strategic Business Development Manager (Household Care, Lyngby)

Job summary

This role focuses on driving global business development initiatives within the Household Care sector, emphasizing innovation and strategic partnerships. The position requires collaboration across functions to identify and advance long-term growth opportunities with a major strategic customer.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, science, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, key account management, or commercial strategy, preferably in a B2B or consumer packaged goods environment. Experience in Household Care is advantageous.
• Proven ability to build and mature mid- to long-term commercial pipelines.
• Strong customer engagement skills, capable of working with senior stakeholders and simplifying complex technical topics into value-driven narratives.
• Technical understanding or curiosity to bridge commercial and technical disciplines.
• Excellent strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and persistence in navigating ambiguity.
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to influence in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid- to long-term business development efforts, including large-scale new product development initiatives and customer engagement.
• Identify and shape strategic growth opportunities aligned with customer needs and company focus areas.
• Represent the organization in technical innovation discussions and collaborate with technical teams to develop customer-relevant propositions.
• Facilitate senior-level customer engagement through executive meetings and workshops.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on growth ambitions and strategic direction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and influence stakeholders without formal authority.

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with project management and customer relationship management tools is beneficial.