Business Development Manager – ROCKWOOL New Businesses

We are seeking a New Business Developer position based at our global headquarters in Hedehusene, Denmark, to join the New Businesses team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will become part of the ROCKWOOL New Businesses team. ROCKWOOL New Businesses is our completely new innovation and growth engine, developing and scaling solutions that extend the benefits of stone wool into new markets beyond our core business. Guided by our mission of “Releasing the natural power of stone to enrich modern living”, we combine the strength of ROCKWOOL’s global brand and footprint with an entrepreneurial mindset to bring innovative and sustainable products and systems to market.

What you will be doing:

You will work closely with our Group Development department as well as the rest of the Group to identify, explore, and mature completely new applications and business models. The candidate will report to the Director of ROCKWOOL New Businesses.

Key responsibilities:

• Discovery & insight generation: Identify emerging trends, technologies and unmet customer needs through targeted market research, hands‑on discovery, customer interaction and mapping of trends to identify business opportunities
• Testing & validation: Test and validate ideas through experiments, customer interviews, pilot programs and data‑driven analysis; build business cases to validate value, feasibility and commercial potential
• Partnerships: Scout, engage and partner with external entities such as startups, research labs, innovation hubs, universities and early-adoption customers
• Business design & commercialization: Develop and test business models, value propositions and go‑to‑market strategies for new offerings
• Cross‑functional execution & scaling: Align with R&D, marketing, finance, legal and sales; secure internal buy‑in and support implementation
• External & internal advocacy: Represent ROCKWOOL New Businesses internally and towards external stakeholders

What you bring:

• Qualification: Master’s degree from a top‑tier university or business school 
• Relevant experience: Background in developing new products or businesses in product‑driven industries is preferred, or equivalent experience within consulting, corporate strategy or startup roles
• Commercial experience & technical affinity: Strong commercial judgment, ability to define customer value, pricing and revenue models, build business cases and translate technical input into market opportunities
• Venture & innovation skills: Hands‑on experience with market testing of ideas (experiments, proof of concept, pilot test, minimum viable products) and progressing pilots toward scale
• Partnership development: Demonstrated ability to scout, engage and manage relationships with startups, research labs, innovation hubs, universities and early-adoption customers
• Cross‑functional & stakeholder management: Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including R&D, marketing, finance, legal and sales; secure senior‑level buy‑in and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Mindset & delivery capability: Entrepreneurial, comfortable with ambiguity and iteration; strong English communication; structured project management to take initiatives from concept to operational integration (international experience preferred)

What we offer:

Join a dynamic and international team where bold ideas meet real impact. We combine the strength and scale of a global brand with the agility and creativity of a startup-style team, and offer the freedom to explore, experiment, and shape the future of our business, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Backed by the resources of a global organization, you’ll work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, surrounded by curious minds and driven doers. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and create meaningful change, we’ve got a seat for you.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application and CV in English before 23 November, 2025. If you want to know more, please contact Martijn Hoeben, HR Business Partner, martijn.hoeben@rockwool.com.

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.    

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.