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As a Global Business Development Manager you will lead the commercialization, growth, and market success of new rock drilling and ground support products and customer-centric solutions. As the key driver for customer solutions, product commercialization, and business development, you will help position the RGD Tools Division as a preferred provider of products and solutions in the market. Your focus will be on scaling new innovations, highlighting the unique value of our products, and drive the shift toward cutting-edge rock drilling and ground support technologies.
This role emphasizes balancing a strong customer-focused approach with an innovative perspective, aligning sales, marketing, and aftermarket strategies to support market leadership while expanding the rock drilling and ground support business. By building key customer partnerships, developing service solutions, optimizing commercial strategies, and implementing effective sales models, you will create value for both customers and the company.

Your mission
In this role, you will drive the growth and market adoption of new products and solutions by:
* Developing and implementing a structured commercial plan to achieve key sales, revenue, and profitability goals. You will also provide strategic insights on product portfolios and pricing strategies to accelerate market adoption and reach target sales growth.
* Serving as a vital link between Product Development, Product Management, Customer Centers, and Sales teams to create and deliver customer-focused solutions that address evolving industry needs.
* Leading the commercialization of PCD Diamond drill bits to bring high-quality, competitively priced products to market with efficient lead times.
* Establishing effective commercial models, leveraging direct, indirect, and digital sales channels, and crafting campaigns that clearly communicate the unique value of our products and solutions.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement tracking and reporting tools that emphasize sales governance and profitability, supporting CGP targets.
* Acting as an advocate for new technology, customer products, and service solutions.
* Positioning the PCD Diamond drill bit business as a premium, high-value market offering.
Integrating digital and aftermarket solutions to position Epiroc as a top choice for advanced rock drilling and ground support tools.

Your profile
We are seeking a candidate with:

* Proven track record in business development and sales leadership, ideally within the rock drilling tools, ground support tools, mining, or construction industries.
* In-depth understanding of PCD Diamond drill bit technology and its unique value drivers.
* Experience in developing and implementing commercial models, pricing strategies, and sales campaigns.
* A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field.
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Additional language skills are a plus

We are looking for a motivated and experienced leader with strong leadership skills, who can inspire change and support a diverse team in driving innovation and success. A leader with experience in managing cross-functional teams, overseeing financial responsibilities, and advancing new business initiatives.
A strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach, focused on achieving measurable, lasting outcomes. Someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong focus on customer and stakeholder needs.

You have the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, balancing long-term vision with immediate actions to drive revenue growth.

Location and travel
Preferred location Fagersta, Sweden. For the right candidate we could consider locate this position in other Epiroc Customer Centers.
Business travel required approximately +100 days per year.
Application and contact information
We encourage you to submit your application through our online career site as soon as possible, but no later than 18th of November 2024.
We are committed to a thorough recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and assessments. To ensure a safe working environment, we conduct identity checks and drug and alcohol screening. Our process is designed to be fair and inclusive; you can expect transparent communication and a balanced evaluation of your skills and experience.
For questions about the position, please contact: Hiring Manager, Kevin Strydom, [email protected]

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Recruitment specialist, Lovisa Torbacke [email protected]
Please note that due to regulations, we cannot handle applications received through email. Visa mindre

Seco Tools a people company in the machining business – characterized by a genuine interest in our customers’ success, an inclusive family spirit and personal commitment. We have over 4000 employees and presence in 75 countries, and together with our customers, we create a more digital, productive and sustainable future.
Within our Product Management and R&D organization, we’re specialists in modeling of hard materials and the metal cutting process. By combining our shared knowledge, solid product development, innovative ideas and an appetite for digitalization, we enhance our portfolio based on both customer and market needs. To continue our evolution, we’re now looking for a commercially minded and business-focused Vice President for Product Management and R&D. A great chance to shape the future together with us by driving change and development of our next generation of smart technologies, tools and solutions.
Your mission
In this central position, you lead the organization with a global and cross functional mindset – yet from a one company perspective – towards a truly collaborative environment. This includes transforming customer needs and our technical expertise into commercially profitable concepts and solutions that ensures return of investments. You continue to develop and drive our strategies, and you provide clear and customer-centric views of how to globally enhance our state-of-the-art offering and stay ahead of competition in the evolving technological landscape. Technology and product development are essentials for us, and you join forces with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our technology platforms are developed according to plan.
By keeping a holistic and agile approach, you’re able to optimize both methodologies and ways of working – ensuring sustainability, quality, time and cost efficiency, and maybe even more importantly, lifting our performances, developing competence for the future and increasing our market leading position. You constantly touch base with our sales areas to understand the requirements and shifts in the market, and you capture current and future opportunities by continuing to develop business case supported offerings that add value to our customers.
Your role comes with a very broad network, and you’re recognized as a promoter of great partnerships with suppliers, technology leading institutes and stakeholders in other divisions within the Sandvik Group. As a result-oriented, inclusive and inspiring leader, you coach and challenge your team - developing our people and the organization, as well as promoting a culture of change, learning and improvements.
You report directly to the President of Seco Tools and are an active member of our management team. The location is flexible within Europe with preference for Sweden as this is where we have most of our organization. Extensive global travel is a natural part of the job.
Your profile
We’re looking for a qualified people manager with a relevant academic degree. Your previous career includes similar strategic and managerial roles within the areas of product management, product development, R&D, sales or production, and you’re both comfortable and capable in interacting with multiple stakeholders, customers and partners. This is combined with strong skills in planning, execution and commercial business development, and you’re used to realizing strategies, driving change and leading transformation programs. An understanding of metal cutting is needed, and you know our market, customers and products and can make accurate recommendations on future focus areas. Acting in a truly global arena, you need an open mind and cultural awareness, as well as great communication and presentation skills English.
Your passion for business goes without saying, and you’re confident, tactical and outgoing, while at the same time very organized and solutions oriented. Multi-tasking, making decisions and taking action are no match for you, and you keep a broad horizon as you drive a clear direction focused on quality, speed and profitability. As a leader, you bring an agile and collaborative mindset, the power to innovate and a strong foundation for development – both personally and for your team. Your genuine ways build trust in relations and always leave a positive impact among the people you meet. By excellent communication, you clarify our path, and you engage and inspire people to commit to our long-term strategy and future vision.
Our Seco culture
Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.
Application
Send your application no later than June 8, 2022. Read more about us and apply at secotools.com (Job ID: R0041674).
Recruiting Manager
Stefan Steenstrup, President of Seco Tools
Contact information
For more detailed information about this position, please contact:
James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Manager, +46 (0)70 616 7623
Union contacts
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223-403 23
Kinga Liljedahl, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)223- 407 68
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)223- 405 76
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that makes metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees thru the shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people. Visa mindre

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Research & Development Manager, Design team
Do you want to join us on a journey to create a better tomorrow?
We have a strong ambition to move the limits and shape the future, to assure the success of our customers. We believe that the only way to reach our target is through diverse thinking, inclusive culture and to have a “Together” state of mind. Do you share this belief and want to build this team spirit together with us? Do you Dare to think new?

Your team
As R&D Manager for the Design team within the Tools & Attachments Division you will lead a department of about 17 people, divided into Mechanical designers, Lab technicians and Product managers. This is an inspiring and high performing environment and a great place for you to grow and develop yourself and especially your team. You will play an important role in cross-functional teams, securing successful collaboration between different divisional functions, like Marketing, Operations, Digitalization, HR and Controlling.

Your mission
Your mission as the R&D manager for the Design team in Fagersta is to develop a top-class R&D organization to secure that the Tools & Attachments Division continue to be the market leader within our products. You shall assure an organization that is ready to grow into future success, with resource and competence availability and flexibility according to our strategic needs. You shall provide the resources and competences needed to continuously improve existing products and develop the technical solutions of tomorrow.

You also have a mission of being a courageous leader, who inspires others to grow and creates commitment, leaving tangible legacies!

You have the responsibility to:
* Build a strong team with good dynamics and high competence and ensure the safety and wellbeing of your team and yourself
* Coach, inspire and grow your team members
* Manage the CPI process and forums locally and manage product responsibility globally (global production)
* Be responsible for the products that are developed in the team
* Improve customer centricity and a Dare to think new spirit


Your profile
You have a fundamental believe in building a diverse team with the right competence and a great learning culture! You are people oriented and you lead by showing the way and your biggest reward is to see the team and the individuals continuously improve themselves and their performances. We see that you have proven experience and track record in coaching people to deliver outstanding results, as well as previous experience in managing and developing people in a global environment.

You have a Master of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mechanics, Electro technology), or similar knowledge gained through work experience. It is important that you have knowledge and previous experience in product and process development. You should have the ability to lead and collaborate cross functionally as well as globally.

As our corporate language is English, strong English communication skills both verbal and written are required.

Location and travel
This position is in Fagersta. Occasional travel is required depending on business needs.
In case a candidate from a different country applies and is successful, international assignment terms and conditions may apply.

A hybrid workplace
Life at Epiroc can include the possibility for a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

Application and contact information
Do you find this intriguing? Welcome with your application as soon as possible by creating an account in our recruitment system. Last day to apply for this position is 2022-08-15.

For questions about the position please contact hiring manager: Erik Sigfridsson, Vice President Research and Development, +46732746146, [email protected]
For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: Recruitment specialist Sunna Sveinsdottir, [email protected] Visa mindre

Seco Tools is a highly innovative tech-driven organization in a global setting. Right now, we’re extending our commitments in the area of R&D and are looking for an R&D Director for Product Development to take the lead. Someone who believes in the power of people, who knows that dedicated employee management leads to increased profitability, improved customer value, and a stronger market position.
R&D is the soul of our work, as we deliver cutting edge products and solutions to our customers worldwide. Joining us, you get to work with an outstanding team of engaged and proficient peers and employees, in a diverse setting where collaboration and flexibility really matter. Fairness, equal opportunities and an all-inclusive approach always pervades our actions, and we constantly have our eyes on ground-breaking ideas and bold creativity.
If this sounds inspiring for you, keep reading and come join a people company in the machining business! You will contribute in shaping the future of our industry!
Your mission
In this position, you’re an important part in creating and implementing our R&D strategy. You establish a customer-centric, efficient, and profitable organization that support us in expanding our offering and strengthening our market position going forward. This is done by a confident, systematic and target driven approach in a complex setting with many interfaces. With focus on R&D, you drive optimization and aim to create a culture of development and innovation. You take ownership, are committed to the overall financial result, and you plan and implement strategies that enable our long-term vision and future direction.
An integral part is your strong collaboration skills, and you make sure to keep all of our stakeholders, both internal as well as external, in the loop. By leading our business from a global and multidisciplinary perspective, you generate value in technological synergies and form the right prerequisites for capable and motivated employees. As a leader you encourage and mentor, and your strategic mind, inclusive leadership, and commercial outlook is a crucial asset. You lead a team of direct reporting managers, and you’re an active member of the Global R&D management team. You report directly to the Vice President of R&D.
The location for this position is in Fagersta, Sweden, where your presence and close dialogue with our employees and Seco HQ is of importance, however we also offer you the possibility of remote working. International traveling is included in this role.
Your profile
We’re in need of an experienced leader with skills in engineering, customer relations and innovation, and with the cultural competence that comes from working in a complex and global organization. Your experience is backed by a masters’ degree within a relevant field of studies, previous management experience of senior professionals and ability to handle vast networks. It’s beneficial with experience from R&D, product management and sales. As we act on a global stage, you have proficient skills in both written and verbal English, while knowledge in Swedish is a plus.
Leading a highly skilled and ambitious team, it’s important that your leadership style is based on high integrity, engagement and genuine empowerment. You’re curious, inclusive and communicative – and naturally skilled in collaboration and stakeholder management. Your strategic and structured ways of working are solid assets, and you’re a stable decision-maker with the ability to achieve results and navigate in constantly evolving settings. With a passion for development and new perspectives, you both challenge us and are willing to be challenged, and you constantly seek new business opportunities without losing track of our path and vision.
Our Seco culture
Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.
Application
Send your application no later than April 11, 2022. Read more about us and apply at secotools.com (Job ID: R0038883).
As we aim for an open and fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. Shortly after the last application date, you’ll therefore be asked to take a personality and logic ability test.
Hiring Manager
Sina Vosough, Vice President Research & Development

Contact information
For more detailed information about this position, please contact:
Lotta Borgström, HR Business Partner Seco Tools, +46 (0) 70-297 18 20
Union contacts
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223-403 23
Kinga Liljedahl, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)223-407 68
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)223 405 76
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Recruitment Specialist
Johnny Sjöstrand
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At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that makes metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees thru the shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.
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For Seco Tools – a people company in the machining business – we’re currently looking for a business savvy people person for the exciting role as R&D Manager for Solid Milling. Are you eager to develop the next generation of our solid milling solutions, drive large technology projects and inspire the way we do business? Then we’re eager to meet you!
R&D is the soul of our work, as we deliver cutting edge products and solutions to our customers worldwide. Joining us, you get to work with an outstanding team of engaged and proficient colleagues, in a diverse setting where collaboration and flexibility really matter. Fairness, equal opportunities and an all-inclusive approach always pervades our actions, but we also have our eyes set on revolutionary ideas and bold creativity. Do you share this attitude? Please apply and contribute in shaping the future of our industry!
About the job
In this role, you help us build a customer-centric, efficient and profitable R&D organization that supports us in rapidly growing our offering and strengthening our market position going forward. You do this by holistically ensuring optimized ways of working, and you form a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, tech alliances and standard methodologies. You drive ongoing product development, take ownership for our solid milling roadmaps, act on business priorities and handle the R&D project portfolio. You also ensure effective daily operations, and you build new opportunities by transparent communication, disrupting the status quo and empowering people to unleash their ideas.
We operate in a setting with many interfaces and partners, and collaboration is central to us. Close interactions with customers is key. Building liaison between the Solid Milling team and the wider Seco organization is another important item on your agenda as we are bringing R&D closer to the business. You’re also a valued member of the Solid Round Tools Management team.
The members of your R&D team are located in Lottum (Netherlands), Fagersta (Sweden) and Reynoldsville (USA), and we need you to be based at either one of these sites. With a global customer base, the job also includes some planned travel.
About you
We’re looking for an inspiring, accessible, empathetic and forward-thinking leader with a technical background and experience from leading teams in global settings. Someone who drives improvements, invests in people and rewards fair play. You’re a good listener, an active developer, and a role model of our Seco culture.
Equally important is an understanding of business drivers and how to transform a strategy into a successful activity plan. You’ve got a relevant degree, combined with base material or coating development knowledge, and you’ve held previous R&D positions. You’re genuinely interested in getting to know our customers, understanding their challenges and how we can come up with solutions that exceed their expectations. You’re also skilled in driving projects and initiating change. As we work across borders and cultures, you need to be inclusive and you communicate fluently in English, while knowledge of Dutch is beneficial.
Our Seco culture
All Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that diversity and inclusion form an outstanding foundation for achieving great results. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences, and we highly value that perfect mix between work, family life and interests. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.
Application
Send your application no later than June 30, 2021. Read more about Seco Tools and apply at www.secotools.com (Job ID: R0028171).
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact recruiting manager:
Mathieu Ostermann, R&D Director for Solid Round Tools, +33 (0)6 48 40 81 29
Union contacts – for Sweden
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223 403 23
Thomas Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)223 405 35
Håkan Westborg, Ledarna, +46 (0)223 406 27
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist
Johnny Sjöstrand
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