Gurit is a global leader in advanced composite materials and engineering solutions that make a difference. Our expertise in kitted core materials, prepregs, pultruded glass profiles, formulated products as well as manufacturing technologies and engineering, drives innovation and lightweighting across multiple industries.
With a strong focus on sustainability and performance, we help our customers meet demanding challenges whilst advancing cleaner, more efficient solutions. Gurit services the Wind Energy, Marine & Industrial sectors and is committed to shaping a sustainable future through continuous innovation and trusted global partnerships.
Site Overview
We have a great opportunity to join our team working directly for our General Manager of Marine & Industrial & Executive Committee Member along with a wide range of other senior leaders across the business.
The role will work with the Marine & Industrial team and will be based at our facility in Newport, Isle of Wight, UK which is home to our Resins & Adhesives Manufacturing along with global Marine & Industrial team members and colleagues from BU Wind and Corporate.
Purpose of the Function
To support the development and execution of business growth strategies by analysing markets, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the commercial pipeline. The role is centered around hands‑on execution, with a primary focus on delivering outputs rather than coordinating activities.
Description of the Role
The Junior Business Developer – Strategy & Commercial will support the Marine & Industrial growth objectives by assisting in the development and execution of commercial strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to market and financial analysis. The role acts as a bridge between strategy, sales, and commercial operations, helping to turn insights into actionable business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Business Partnering
* Act as a trusted partner to the BU General Manager and Snr Management team supporting decision‑making
* Translate strategic priorities into clear business initiatives and execution plans.
* Provide structured input in BU Marine & Industrial strategy, growth opportunities and investments.
Market & Opportunity Analysis
* Analyse market trends, customer segments and competitor activity
* Build fact‑based market transparency (size, growth, segmentation)
* Identify new business opportunities, growth levels and risks
* Support evaluation of new markets, products or strategic initiatives.
Business Cases & Financial Models (alignment with BU Controlling)
* Build robust financial models and business cases for new initiatives
Communication & Insight Generation
* Create clear, decision‑ready, structured business cases and investment rationales for presenting to leadership.
* Translate complex data into simple, actionable insights
* Support internal discussions with fact‑based analysis.
Skills & Experience
* 2‑5 Years experience in either top or mid‑tier consulting or business development/strategy in an industrial environment.
* Exposure to marine, manufacturing, materials or engineering driven industries is advantageous
* This role is centered on hands‑on task execution, with a primary focus on delivery outputs rather than coordinating activities.
* Educated to degree level (ideally within engineering and business)
* Master in Business Administration (desirable)
* Highly analytical and strong with data interpretation. and ability to break down complex problems
* Structured thinker with problem‑solving mindset.
* Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills.
* Comfortable working with senior stakeholders. and able to challenge as well as support them
* Commercially minded and understands business drivers, not just numbers
Why this role is a good opportunity
The key to our success is our dedicated and passionate people! We value diversity as different perspectives combined will help us reach the most ground‑breaking solutions. With the constantly increasing demand for composite solutions we are eager to recruit new talents and bring even more creativity and ambition into our team. If you are one of the passionate people we are looking for, please submit your application to start your new career journey. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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