Business Development Director

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.

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

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

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
• 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

Job Purpose

To secure the long‑term competitiveness of the CBS division by driving a strategic, insight‑driven business development agenda centered on technology, innovation, sustainability, and circularity. The role leads CBS’ forward‑looking business development activities, builds a strong innovation pipeline, and ensures strategic alignment to the CBS 2040 Winning Aspiration.

Workplace:
Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location:

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore Contract Type:
Full-Time

Employment Type:

Regular

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation.

And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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