Strategic Business Developer - Stockholm

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Background
The automotive industry is changing. Apart from great vehicles, customers today expect omni-channel interactions, transparent pricing, flexible and personalized offerings, and in general a hassle-free ownership experience. From a financial services perspective, this means we need to re-define and future proof parts of our business setup such as, sales processes, offer portfolio, commercial policies, risk management, funding, etc., to meet customer demands and sustain a commercially viable business.

What you will do
Play an integral role formulating global short- and long-term strategies for the business unit - Mobility & Financial services that will be of fundamental importance as we transform to an online, direct to consumer, and fully electric automotive player.

Work together with colleagues in this team and other commercial units as well as partners and stakeholders inside and outside the company to define the financial services offer portfolio, assess business development needs, and define scope of future initiatives.

Drive execution of a wide range of new opportunities/projects which could include for example, digitalization of customer journey, customer offerings, partnership integrations, funding solutions, etc
Who you are:
We believe you are solution-oriented, proactive, and have an entrepreneurial mindset, which you combine with strong analytical and communicative skills. You are a team player who likes hands-on work in a high pace, cross-functional, and result-driven environment. In addition, you are positive, approachable, and enjoy building internal and external networks.

To be successful in this role we believe you have
* Proven experience from (a majority to be covered) Management Consulting and/or Business Development
* The automotive industry
* Automotive financial services, preferably including Operational leasing and subscription products
* Digitalization
* Cross functional project/program management, driving projects from ideation to implementation
* Stakeholder management across all levels and verticals of the organization
* Working in a global environment

* A BSc/BA diploma in business or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus
* A proficient English level, both written and oral
Location
Stockholm