Business Developer - Separation Technology

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Are you a technically minded business developer who enjoys understanding how processes work, solving customer challenges, and building lasting relationships?

At Alfa Laval, separation technology is at the heart of what we do. Our solutions help customers in food, beverage, dairy, biopharma, and other process industries improve product quality, increase efficiency, reduce waste, and make better use of energy and resources.

We’re looking for a Business Developer – Separation Technology to grow our business across Poland by connecting customer needs with the right Alfa Laval solutions.

What you’ll do:

You’ll take ownership of developing business opportunities and customer relationships across Poland:

• Identify and develop opportunities in food, beverage, dairy, and biopharma, while strengthening relationships and uncovering potential within existing accounts.
• Explore how customers operate, identify opportunities to improve their processes, and connect their needs with Alfa Laval’s separation equipment and systems.
• Visit customer sites, engage with technical and operational teams, assess their requirements, and demonstrate how our solutions can improve performance, efficiency, and operating costs.
• Lead the commercial process from initial discussions and solution development through proposal preparation, negotiation, and closing.
• Work with application engineers, product managers, and the service team to develop solutions that address equipment, integration, operation, and long-term performance.
• Build your network and present our separation technologies at trade shows, technical seminars, customer meetings, and industry events.

What you bring:

You’re comfortable moving between technical and commercial conversations. You’re curious about customer processes and can turn what you learn into business opportunities and practical solutions.

• A degree in chemical, process, mechanical, biotechnology, food technology engineering, or a related field—or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Experience in business development, technical sales, application engineering, or process engineering, ideally in food, dairy, biopharma, or another process industry.
• Experience with industrial process equipment is highly valued. Knowledge of separation technologies such as centrifuges, decanters, or filtration systems is an advantage.
• The role involves regular travel across Poland, typically three days per week. You enjoy being on-site, learning about customer operations, and developing opportunities face-to-face.
• Professional fluency in Polish and English, and a valid category B driving license.

Why join Alfa Laval?

At Alfa Laval, you’ll work with experienced colleagues, leading technologies, and customers in industries that are vital to society. We value collaboration and continuous learning, and we give people opportunities to grow while making a positive impact.

You’ll join a company that combines engineering expertise with a commitment to helping customers improve productivity, reduce emissions, and make better use of valuable resources.

What we offer

• A comprehensive onboarding plan and technical training.
• The opportunity to become an expert in world-class separation technologies.
• An independent role with ownership of your customer portfolio.
• A collaborative, international culture that encourages teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities within a global organization.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and an attractive benefits package.
• A company car.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.