Director, Business Development

At the ROCKWOOL Group, our empowerment, collaboration, and innovation have made us the world’s most sustainable building materials manufacturer.  Our portfolio is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability challenges:  energy consumption, noise pollution - and protection from fire, as one of the most non-combustible building materials.
** What You Will Be Doing
**** Director, New Business Development**, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities in market segments outside of
** ROCKWOOL’s
** current core business but aligned with our strategic priorities.

A primary focus will be to analyze and execute new commercial opportunities for stone wool insulation and adjacent segments in the North American market, with an eye on developing innovative product solutions. These solutions may be created in‑house, in collaboration with strategic partners, or through contract manufacturers.

This role is about creating real commercial value and blends hands‑on execution in the market with strategic vision in guiding new ventures from concept to commercialization.
* Research, identify, and validate high‑potential market segments outside of
** ROCKWOOL’s
** core business
* Analyze and execute new commercial opportunities for stone wool insulation in North America, including adjacent segments
* Develop business cases and go‑to‑market plans that emphasize value creation and commercial scalability
* Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor movements to inform opportunity pipeline
** Opportunity Development & Commercialization
*** Lead feasibility studies, pilot programs, and commercialization projects with clear ROI objectives
* Work hands‑on with customers, partners, and internal teams to develop solutions that fulfill unmet market needs
* Manage the full lifecycle from concept through launch, ensuring tangible, measurable results in market share, sales, and profitability
** Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
*** Partner with existing Product Management, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams in North America
* Leverage
** ROCKWOOL’s
** global expertise, best practices, and innovation resources
* Build strong external networks with customers, industry partners, and associations to accelerate adoption
** Performance & Impact
*** Establish clear KPIs for market initiatives and track performance against commercial goals
* Report regularly on pipeline progress, business value generated, and lessons learned.
** What You Bring
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field with MBA preferred.
* 10+ years’ experience in business development, product management, or R&D  ideally in building materials, construction products, or related industries
* Proven track record of turning market opportunities into commercially viable, revenue producing businesses
* Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across regional and global teams
* Willingness to travel across North America and internationally as required up to 40% of the time
** What We Offer**
* ** Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1:
** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
* ** 401K Match:
** Up to 6%
* ** Paid Time Off:
** Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
* ** Educational Assistance & Career Growth:
** Invest in your future.
* ** Wellness Perks**:
Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
* ** Safety First:
** Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

The base salary range for this position is  – .  Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. This position is bonus eligible.
** Who We Are
** The North America organization, consisting of the US and Canada, is amongst the group’s fastest growing business areas. Heavy investments in new plant capacity are in the pipeline to sustain, and even accelerate, future growth. North America has 5 manufacturing facilities located in strategic sites in the US and Canada.

Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and communities.  With over…