Senior Manager Business Development & Product Management (Paper)

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

We are now looking for a Senior Manager, in Business Development and Product Management, Paper (it’s a temporary position)

 

In this role you’ll be responsible for driving growth and innovation of several product portfolios. You will be part of our Business Area Paper Team with the purpose of strengthening Billerud’s position in the global market of sustainable paper packaging material, as well as exploring new opportunities in related segments. The team consists of experts from business development, technical service, product management, sales, and innovation, all working collaboratively to create sustainable packaging material and solutions.

As a Senior Manager Paper, you will play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, driving product innovation, and managing development projects, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Some of the tasks related to the position

• To further improve Billerud´s position in the global market for the specific segment by creating and capturing added value opportunities
• Monitor and provide market intelligence on market trends and competitor activities, identify and report trends and new requirements from all players in the value chain
• Develop and maintain value-based offers for several players in the value chain such as converters and brand owners
• Manage and coordinate brand owner and end-user activities
• Identify prospects, develop new business models and further improve current business models to capture an increased share of the value created
• Product management for the specific product groups. Optimize portfolio with regards to profitability. Drive mix enrichment and new product development
• Project manage initiatives and tasks related to business plans and product roadmaps 
• Ensure that business cases are created and evaluated to set strategy 
• Drive and work with business intelligence related to competitors’ products, offers and market opportunities 
• Actively participate in Product Team, Business Team and other product management forums
• Contribute with product related input and analysis for feasibility of M&A projects and investments.

The role is based at our headquarters in Solna, Stockholm.

The role has no direct reports.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

Kvalifikationer

To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• 10+ years of experience in sales or business development, or related value chains.
• Hands-on experience with owning and driving a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of the segment and value chain.
• A post-graduate degree in sales, business administration, marketing or economics.
  
  
• Fluent in Swedish and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Additionally, we are looking for you who has strong presentation and communication skills including international networking capability.

Personliga egenskaper

For us, personality is important. To succeed in this role, you should have a strong problem-solving mindset, able to navigate complex challenges and find effective solutions. You are self-motivated and driven, taking initiative and maintaining focus on delivering results.

With a commercial orientation, you naturally identify opportunities to create value and drive growth. Flexibility and adaptability are key, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You are innovative and creative, constantly bringing fresh ideas and approaches to the table. Finally, persistence and a goal-driven attitude enable you to stay committed to achieving both short- and long-term objectives.

 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say.

 

Kontakt

If you want to know more about the role you are welcome to contact Danevert Åsbrink, Senior Director Product Management MG, at danevert.asbrink@billerud.com. If you are curious about the recruitment process contact Karin Blidberg, Senior HR Manager, at Karin.blidberg@billerud.

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We kindly decline suggestions from external recruitment partners.

Ansökningsinformation

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-03-01.
  
 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 
 

Why us?  

• Truly engaged team with high focus and good team spiritAn opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
  
   
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks & alcohol- & drug test.

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