Director, Business Development, Minerals BA

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/05/2026

Introduction 

As Director of Business Development in the Minerals Business Area, you will drive sustainable profitable growth across our Minerals business. You will work with a great global team and deliver versatile business development initiatives. You will contribute to Metso’s success by executing on our focused Minerals segment strategy. 

Your role is to own and execute priority strategic initiatives from problem definition to implementation and impact realization. You will have the opportunity to leverage your experience in process development, AI transformation, sales and delivery excellence, and change management to take the business to the next level.  

Success in the role requires the ability to lead challenging development initiatives across a global and complex environment with stakeholders across Minerals business lines, functions, aftermarket colleagues, market area colleagues and group functions. 

The location for the position is our headquarters in Espoo. However, we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. 

The team you belong to 

The Director, Business Development role is part of the Minerals business area. In this position, you will report to Fredrik Vaahtokari, VP Business Development of the Minerals business area. 

What you’ll do 

• Lead and execute high-impact business and process development initiatives end-to-end as initiative owner within the Minerals business area, in close collaboration with the Minerals business area team as well as Minerals aftermarket, Market area and Group function colleagues.
• Identify and implement AI use cases in core business processes (e.g., sales, pricing, service).
• Lead and inspire global, cross-functional teams to deliver results, foster innovation, and promote collaboration across regions and businesses.
• Participate in the general Minerals BA business development agenda by e.g., providing insightful analysis of market conditions and competitor activities. 

Who you are 

• Proven experience in driving and implementing transformational business development initiatives addressing growth and profitability improvement in international businesses.
• Experience from front-end sales, proposal development and/or pricing in an industrial sector company.
• Experienced in leading process improvement projects, e.g., sales process development, data-driven process transformation and AI-powered process renewal.
• Skilled in versatile large-scale analysis and developing recommendations based on data.
• Readiness to work hands-on on initiatives varying from ad-hoc analysis to multi-year projects.
• Experience in day-to-day management of global teams and managing cross-functional collaboration across diverse geographies and leading in a matrix organization.
• Intrinsic drive to overcome challenges to deliver exceptional results
• Direct experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry is beneficial but not essential. We also value proven global industrial leadership and the ability to drive transformation in complex B2B environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.​
• Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities with a wide business acumen.​
• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Fluency in English; other languages are an advantage. 

What's in it for you 

• Shape the future - of a global business at the forefront of sustainable minerals processing.
• Interesting business challenge – Driving growth, profitability and competitiveness of global Minerals business.
• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of the modern world. However, there is a pressing need for more sustainable solutions. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefit, and meal benefit.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.  
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication. 

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Fredrik Vaahtokari at fredrik.vaahtokari@metso.com. You can also call Fredrik at +358 50 555 4692 during the following times: 

• Thursday, July 23, between 16-17 EEST
• Wednesday, July 29, between 16-17 EEST 

We understand that some highly competent candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role. 

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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