Business Development Manager ROCKWOOL New Businesses

We are seeking a Business Development Manager position based at our global headquarters in Hedehusene, Denmark, to join the New Businesses team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will become part of the ROCKWOOL New Businesses team. ROCKWOOL New Businesses is our completely new innovation and growth engine, developing and scaling solutions that extend the benefits of stone wool into new markets beyond our core business. Guided by our mission of “Releasing the natural power of stone to enrich modern living”, we combine the strength of ROCKWOOL’s global brand and footprint with an entrepreneurial mindset to bring innovative and sustainable products and systems to market.

What you will be doing:

You will work closely with our Group Development department as well as the rest of the Group to identify, explore, and mature completely new applications and business models. The candidate will report to the Director of ROCKWOOL New Businesses.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to uncover emerging trends, technologies, and unmet customer needs

• Evaluate the feasibility and potential of new business ideas through qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Engage with startups, research institutions, and innovation hubs to scout for novel applications

• Design and test new business models aligned with strategic goals

• Develop value propositions and go-to-market strategies for new offerings

• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, marketing, finance, legal, sales) to align on innovation initiatives

• Build and maintain strong external partnerships with research institutions, strategic partners, and potential customers

• Develop business cases and secure internal buy-in for scaling successful initiatives

• Support transition from pilot to full-scale implementation, including sales enablement and operational integration

• Act as an ambassador for ROCKWOOL New Businesses, both internally and in the broader innovation ecosystem

What you bring:

• Holds a master’s degree from a leading university or business school

• Has strong technical and commercial skills and experience, ideally from product driven industries

• Can bridge the gap between technical and commercial worlds, translating ideas into viable business opportunities

• Has a proven track record in building and managing external partnerships

• Brings creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset to innovation and business growth

• Possesses international experience and can operate easily across cultures and markets

• Is a strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver results

• Has excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels

• Is confident in working in ambiguous and emerging markets, shaping direction from the ground up

• Thrives in a collaborative, cross functional environment with both technical and commercial colleagues

What we offer:

Join a dynamic and international team where bold ideas meet real impact. We combine the strength and scale of a global brand with the agility and creativity of a startup-style team, and offer the freedom to explore, experiment, and shape the future of our business, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Backed by the resources of a global organization, you’ll work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, surrounded by curious minds and driven doers. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and create meaningful change, we’ve got a seat for you.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application and CV in English before 30 September, 2025. If you want to know more, please contact Martijn Hoeben, HR Business Partner, .

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

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