About this role
Kanthal is part of Sandvik Group, and a world-leading brand for products and services in the areas of industrial heating technology and resistance material. We develop innovative solutions in creative partnerships with our customers, and with a strong commitment to reduce the environmental impact. With skilled people and pioneering technology, we support some of the world’s most exciting and biggest projects. We are known for superiority and excellence in the industries we serve, and our goal is to lead the market in a sustainable direction. We are now looking for a Strategic Business Developer who will be pivotal in working with development, execution and follow-up on our global strategy. In this position, you are located in Hallstahammar and occasional travel is included. Your mission In this key role, you are actively involved in the development and management of the strategic planning process within Kanthal, and you are an integral part of forming and executing the long-term vision for our business. You manage the M&A process, including target identification, business analysis, transaction management and post-acquisition integration. You also have the opportunity to interact and work together with members of the division management team. Key performance areas: •Planning and conducting organizational reviews to identify strengths and weaknesses and to evaluate operational effectiveness directing the strategic planning process. •Working to optimize, structure and follow-up on the organization’s strategic planning process. •Making recommendations based on emerging trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, and internal business process improvement. •Conducting research and data analysis to inform business decisions. •Monitoring and analyzing industry trends and market changes. •M&A execution support including coordination of due diligence, deal structuring and post-closing performance evaluation. •Analytic and presentation support for various strategic analysis. Off course, you also live and breathe our Sandvik Core Values – meaning you act with integrity, build trust and lead by example, and you conduct business in an ethical manner and in compliance with our anti-corruption policy. Your profile We are looking for someone with a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or other related field, and we consider an MBA as a plus. The most important asset is that you have a positive attitude toward the challenges of the job and a natural talent for service. We expect you to be able to combine initiative and independence with quality and a great sense of details. You must be comfortable operating in a global environment and to be confident handling sensitive information in a professional way. You are an experienced user of the most common computer programs, such as Microsoft Office and Outlook. Excellent English communication skills, in both writing and speaking, are required to be successful in this position. At Kanthal, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Application Send your application no later than February 28, 2019. Read more about Sandvik and apply at home.sandvik/career , Job ID: R0004943. If you wish to attach a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your resume. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Aaron Roy, recruiting manager, +1 209 536 6113 Union contacts – Sweden Satu Danielsson, Unionen, +46 (0)220-216 02 Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)220-216 63 Urban Sahlin, Ledarna, +46 (0)220- 216 23 For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilize. In light of this, we respectfully decline any contact with marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2018, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and sales of 100 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations.