Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist – Strategy & Market Growth About the Assignment We are looking for an experienced Business Development Specialist for a consulting assignment within an international technology and industrial organization. In this role, you will support the local business development organization in identifying new market opportunities, growth areas, and potential white spots. You will contribute to the development and implementation of local business strategies and business plans, ensuring alignment between market needs, local priorities, and the organization's overall strategic direction. The assignment combines business intelligence, market analysis, strategic planning, and execution. You will work closely with the Business Development Manager and other relevant stakeholders to translate global strategies into concrete local initiatives and provide local market insights that can contribute to broader strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities As a Business Development Specialist, you will: Support the Business Development Manager with local business intelligence, market insights, and strategic analysis. Identify and analyze new markets, customer segments, growth areas, and potential business opportunities. Identify market white spots and evaluate their commercial potential. Contribute to the development and implementation of local business strategies and business plans. Translate global strategies and priorities into relevant local strategic actions. Provide local market insights and input to support the development of global strategies. Analyze market needs, trends, competitive dynamics, and potential solutions. Support strategic initiatives from initial analysis through implementation and follow-up. Collaborate with relevant business and functional stakeholders to drive strategic activities forward. Your Profile We are looking for an experienced and analytical professional with a strong background in business development, strategy, market intelligence, or a related field. To succeed in the assignment, you should have: Solid experience within business development, strategic planning, market analysis, or business intelligence. Experience identifying and evaluating new markets, customer segments, and growth opportunities. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex market information into actionable business recommendations. Experience supporting or developing business strategies and business plans. Ability to translate broader strategic objectives into concrete local initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex or specialized business challenges. A structured, proactive, and commercially oriented way of working. Excellent communication skills in English. Experience from an international industrial, technology, engineering, or manufacturing environment is considered highly relevant. Assignment Detail s Role: Business Development Specialist Assignment period: 14 September 2026 – 31 March 2027 Scope: 100% Start: As soon as possible Application Requirements To be considered for this assignment, the application must include: An updated CV The Required Template attached to this request, completed in full Consultant's availability/start date Requested hourly rate Please note: Completion of the attached Required Template is mandatory. Applications submitted without a completed template cannot be considered.** Selection and presentation of candidates may take place continuously, so we recommend submitting the application as soon as possible.