Director, New Business Development

ROCKWOOL is seeking a Director New Business Development based in our Chicago Office with up to 40% travel required. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Business Development youll work closely with our North American team to advance our growth agenda and develop solutions that positively impact both our planet and society.

At the ROCKWOOL Group our empowerment collaboration and innovation have made us the worlds most sustainable building materials manufacturer. Our portfolio is perfectly suited to tackle many of todays biggest sustainability challenges: energy consumption noise pollution - and protection from fire as one of the most non-combustible building materials.

What You Will Be Doing

Are you an inspiring leader passionate about driving sustainable growth and global impact As Director New Business Development you will be responsible for identifying evaluating and executing growth opportunities in market segments outside of ROCKWOOLs current core business but aligned with our strategic priorities.

A primary focus will be to analyze and execute new commercial opportunities for stone wool insulation and adjacent segments in the North American market with an eye on developing innovative product solutions. These solutions may be created inhouse in collaboration with strategic partners or through contract manufacturers.

This role is about creating real commercial value and blends handson execution in the market with strategic vision in guiding new ventures from concept to commercialization.

• Research identify and validate highpotential market segments outside of ROCKWOOLs core business
• Analyze and execute new commercial opportunities for stone wool insulation in North America including adjacent segments
• Develop business cases and gotomarket plans that emphasize value creation and commercial scalability
• Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and competitor movements to inform opportunity pipeline

Opportunity Development & Commercialization

• Lead feasibility studies pilot programs and commercialization projects with clear ROI objectives
• Work handson with customers partners and internal teams to develop solutions that fulfill unmet market needs
• Manage the full lifecycle from concept through launch ensuring tangible measurable results in market share sales and profitability

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with existing Product Management Technical Operations and Marketing teams in North America
• Leverage ROCKWOOLs global expertise best practices and innovation resources
• Build strong external networks with customers industry partners and associations to accelerate adoption

Performance & Impact

• Establish clear KPIs for market initiatives and track performance against commercial goals
• Report regularly on pipeline progress business value generated and lessons learned.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or related field with MBA preferred.
• 10 years experience in business development product management or R&D ideally in building materials construction products or related industries
• Proven track record of turning market opportunities into commercially viable revenue producing businesses
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with experience working across regional and global teams
• Willingness to travel across North America and internationally as required up to 40% of the time

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans.
• 401K Match:Up to 6%
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO 12 paid holidays and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance & Career Growth:Invest in your future.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
• Safety First:Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

The base salary range for this position is 165000..00. Your base salary is determined based on location experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. This position is bonus eligible.

Who We Are

The North America organization consisting of the US and Canada is amongst the groups fastest growing business areas. Heavy investments in new plant capacity are in the pipeline to sustain and even accelerate future growth. North America has 5 manufacturing facilities located in strategic sites in the US and Canada.

Founded in 1937 in Denmark ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40 countries we share one common mission:to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration creativity and meaningful social interactions. empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives community involvement and sustainability efforts we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Culture and Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities we champion diversity provide equal opportunities and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL youll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call The ROCKWOOL Way. This cultural foundation reflects our core values: ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications without regard to racecolor national origin religion gender age marital status disabilitystatus sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.