Head of Business Development, Pumps BL

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: May 4, 2025

Introduction

Metso is a leading global provider of sustainable technology and services for the mining, construction, and oil & gas industries. Our Pumps Business Line (BL) has ambitious growth targets, and to support our ambition, we are seeking a Head of Business Development to join our dynamic team and contribute to our success. In this position, you will report to the VP of Pumps.

This position is mainly located in Europe, but we are open to other regions as well for the right candidate. At Metso, we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support business development projects linked to business growth, product and solution development, and operational efficiency.
• Lead annual strategy process round for the Pumps BL in line with Consumables Business Area (BA) strategy process.
• Create project plans, concepts, business cases, and investment cases.
• Lead and support the M&A activity for Pumps BL together with the BL leadership.
• Create data-driven growth strategy plans for specific markets and products.
• Management of strategic initiatives: time, budget, KPIs.
• Assess market trends and competitors, identify threats and opportunities.
• Present findings, projections, and recommended actions.
• Support and guide senior executive decision-making processes.
• Lead the BL performance KPI development and reporting together with the Finance business partner.
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Experience in versatile strategy work and planning. The ability to create and execute a clear, long-term growth strategy that aligns with the company's ambitious goals.
• Experience in project management and proven track record of delivering successfully.
• Experience in managing and executing M&A is considered beneficial.
• Proficiency in analyzing market data, financial reports, and business metrics to make informed decisions that drive global growth.
• You are an excellent, diplomatic communicator who can convey messages effectively, negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders across various cultures and time zones through verbal communication, analytics, and presentations.
• A mindset focused on driving results, growth, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

What's In It For You

In addition to the benefits mentioned below, you will get a challenging and strategically important management role in one of Metso´s business lines with industry-leading technologies and services. Combined with your high-level expertise and ‘can-do’ attitude, this role provides an excellent opportunity to truly make a difference for the future. You will be part of the business line leadership team and the Consumables business area Business Development community.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
  
  
  

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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial