Are you passionate about shaping the future of commercial building systems through innovation, sustainability, and circularity? Join us in pioneering smarter solutions that move and transform water, reduce energy consumption, and improve quality of life.

As Business Development Director, HVAC and Water, you will drive the long-term strategic development agenda for our Commercial Building Systems (CBS) division. You will lead insight-driven innovation, build a strong pipeline of future offerings, and align initiatives with our CBS 2040 Winning Aspiration across technology, sustainability, and circularity. You’ll work in an inclusive, people-first culture that supports growth, well-being, and belonging.

What you will be doing

As part of the CBS Solutions & Marketing team, you will strengthen future competitiveness by driving innovation and embedding sustainability and circularity into our offerings.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Development organization, setting clear direction, success criteria, and capability-building plans
• Establish structured processes to turn market insights, technology trends, and customer needs into actionable opportunities
• Drive a cross-functional innovation pipeline, identifying and maturing new offerings in collaboration with GT&I and Product Management
• Partner with Product Management to integrate insights, sustainability, and innovation into differentiated product roadmaps
• Lead strategic initiatives and cross-divisional alignment to support the CBS 2040 Winning Aspiration
• Embed sustainability and circular design into all innovation and strategy processes, enabling new circular business models

What makes you a great fit

You are a strategic, insight-driven leader with strong experience in innovation and business development within technology-intensive industries. You combine cross-functional leadership with a passion for sustainability and commercial building systems.

We also expect:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Strategy, or similar
• 10+ years of experience in business development, innovation, or product strategy
• Proven ability to lead across functions and align senior stakeholders in complex organizations
• Experience driving innovation pipelines, market insight processes, or strategic programs

It is a plus if you have:

• Knowledge of HVAC, water systems, or related markets
• Strong understanding of sustainability and circularity in a commercial context
• Experience working in global matrix organizations across strategy and execution

Why you will love working here

We support your well-being and development:

• Flexible work environment with home working options and parental support
• Annual bonus, health insurance, and well-being initiatives
• Three additional paid volunteering days
• Access to training, learning, and structured development programs

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Want to learn more? 
If you have any questions or want to know more about the position, please contact VP, Head of CBS Solution & Marketing, Robin Konijn at rkonijn@grundfos.com