Business Development Specialist

As a Global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.Holcim is active in four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.We are looking for a business-oriented candidate (f/m/n) with a strong commercial mindset and a strategic approach to market development to cover the position of Business Development Specialist, based in Merone (CO) and reporting to the Business Development ManagerTHE MISSIONIn this role you will provide support to the BD Manager to find and evaluate new business opportunities for Holcim Italy, working closely together with the management of the organizationRESPONSIBILITIESMain tasks assignedSupport the management of Italy project portfolio in close cooperation with Country Business Heads, the Legal & Compliance Function and the BD Function Central Europe WestContribute to developing business cases of potential targets, assisting the BD Manager in defining pricing and deal structuresSupport the BD Manager in the business negotiation with potential targetsContribute to the assessment of new business opportunities for the development projects in the Markets in close collaboration with Business Leaders and the Finance FunctionProvide strategic and analytical support and contribute to the yearly strategy process (MTP) and Enterprise Risk Management assessment for Central Europe WestThrive in an entrepreneurial environment with mobility across ItalyProject managementBe accountable for major development projects with complex stakeholder landscape while keeping a diverse team on “track” to achieve timely implementation of project milestonesStrategic PlanningWork closely with the country leadership and finance team and set the quarterly priorities, including which markets and streams (circular economy, sustainable products, etc.) to dedicate more resources to achieve growth targetsMarket AnalysisSupport the Markets to develop in-depth analysis of the markets, customer portfolio, product streams, etc. as support for the decision-making by the countries leadership teamProfileEducation: Graduate in Business Administration, Economics or Finance, Management Engineering or other related field Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in business development and/or project managementTechnical and Functional skillsFinancial acumen is strongly requiredAbility to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and summarize complex issuesProject managementIT skills: proficient with advanced IT tools and maintenance management systemsLanguages: good knowledge of spoken/written English is required; German and/or French knowledge is considered a plusSoft skillsStrategic vision and analytical thinking Goal/results-oriented, initiative and good decision-makingNegotiation skillsPlanning and organizational capability, problem solvingDrives for innovation and changes, takes ownership, and seizes opportunities that fit with the strategyAble to communicate with “clients” of all backgrounds and educational levelOpen minded approachTime-management skillsOther requirementsMobility is required within the Central Europe West cluster (Switzerland, Southern Germany and Haut-Rhin) based on specific requests / team meetings and related activities (max 15%-20%).What we offer:Salary package:CCNL Cemento - Employee level: Impiegato Area Direttiva 1Salary range: € 42.000 - € 48.000 (based on the gained experience in the role)Pension Fund / Health coverage Internal canteen Are you ready to build progress with us?Join our Group! We are accepting applications until July 20th 2026Candidates who meet the required qualifications, will be contacted within 15 working days after the application arrival.We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce.More info at https://holcim.It