Business Area Manager
At Intertek, we help businesses bring safe, compliant, and high-quality products to market. As a global leader in Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) services, we are committed to making the world safer and more sustainable.
We are now looking for a commercially driven and inspiring Business Area Manager to lead and develop key business areas within our Electrical & Transportation Technologies (TT) division.
This is a strategic leadership role where you will combine commercial growth, operational excellence, and people leadership to drive long-term success. This role is primarily office-based, located at our site in Kista, Stockholm, with the expectation of being on-site 3–4 days per week, particularly initially as you establish relationships and embed yourself within the business line teams.
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive the P&L performance of assigned business areas
Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies
Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance reviews, and KPI management
Work closely with sales colleagues to identify opportunities based on market demands and trends and tailor solutions accordingly.
Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders
Lead and develop managers and teams through clear direction and coaching
Contribute actively as a member of the Electrical & TT Leadership Team
Who We Are Looking For
You are a commercially driven leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You enjoy creating results through people, thrive in a performance-oriented environment, and have a passion for developing businesses and teams.
We believe you have:
A university degree in, Engineering, Business or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
Deep understanding and knowledge of the industrial segment
5 years of successful leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering results
Strong commercial mindset and ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
Solid financial understanding, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and forecasting
Experience from product testing, technical advisory services, certification, inspection, engineering services, or similar industries
High integrity and strong business ethics
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
Experience with change management is a plus but not a requirement
We offer you a role where you will have the opportunity to meet many different types of companies, truly apply your solution-oriented mindset, and work with one of the world’s leading companies in our industry.We are a workplace that provides everything you need to focus on your job — such as collective agreements, a strong benefits package, and parental leave top-ups.
To us, you as an employee are important, which is why we also offer flexible working hours, a wellness allowance, and opportunities for personal development, so you can find balance and motivation in your everyday life.
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our global network delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Assurance goes beyond testing, inspection, and certification to look at the underlying elements that make a company and its products successful. Intertek’s assurance solutions provide confidence and total peace of mind that our customers’ operating procedures, systems, and people are functioning properly to give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Our bespoke auditing, performance benchmarking and supply chain solutions provide insight into every aspect of client’s operations, allowing them to make informed decisions about their business while ensuring their workforce competencies are current and relevant.
- Department
- Engineering
- Location
- Kista, Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.