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New Business Developer Defence & National Security

DNV careers Open · verified Sep 22, 2026
Espoo Full-time Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at DNV careers. Espoo · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationEspoo
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 13, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Find and win new customers among authorities, defence organisations, and their important suppliers
  • Manage selected key accounts, building durable partnerships that support continued growth
  • Connect customer needs with cybersecurity and digital trust solutions alongside sales, delivery, and industry teams
  • Develop opportunities across sea, land, air, space, and cyberspace within Finland’s security ecosystem

What you bring

  • Demonstrated sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in cybersecurity or defence
  • Experience working in the National Security & Defence sector is required
  • A commercial or technical education, plus an IT or cybersecurity background
  • Commercial judgment, strong communication, and the ability to earn trust in complex settings

Who this fits

This role suits a hands-on mid-level business developer who wants to grow rather than maintain existing business. You should be comfortable owning accounts, pursuing new customers, and working with public authorities and private-sector leaders. The position is based in Espoo, Finland, and final candidates undergo background checks under applicable laws.

From the employer

We are looking for a driven Business Developer to join our National Security & Defence (NSD) team in Finland.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing our presence in one of the most critical and rapidly evolving sectors. You will work with both public authorities and private sector leaders across the domains of sea, land, air, space, and cyberspace—helping them strengthen their security and resilience through our cybersecurity and digital trust services.

Your primary focus is to identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities, expanding our presence and opening new logos across the national security ecosystem, including authorities, defence organisations, and their key suppliers. Alongside this, you will take ownership of a select number of key accounts, providing a strong and stable base for growth through long-term partnership development.

Working closely with our sales, delivery, and industry teams, you will act as a bridge between customer needs and our capabilities—ensuring that we bring relevant, high-value solutions to our clients and build lasting trust in a highly demanding environment.

We offer you a unique opportunity to build your career in a business that truly matters.

  • A position in a high-impact industry where your work contributes to national resilience and security
  • Responsibility and ownership from day one—your own key accounts and clear targets for growth
  • A strong team of experienced professionals supporting your development and success
  • Exposure to leading organisations in Finland and internationally across the NSD ecosystem
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and services in cybersecurity, digital trust, and critical infrastructure
  • A culture that values ambition, collaboration, and continuous development
  • The chance to grow your capabilities in business development, sales, and industry expertise within a structured but entrepreneurial environment

This is not a maintenance role, this is a growth role. If you want to build something, develop yourself, and make a visible impact, this is the right place.


DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

We are looking for a person who is motivated, hands-on, and eager to grow.

  • Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management with background preferably in cybersecurity or the defence sector
  • Background in IT, cybersecurity
  • Strong drive to learn and develop, this role is for someone who wants to build their career, not just maintain it
  • Willingness to work hard together with the team and contribute actively to shared success
  • Ability to build trust with customers and internal stakeholders in a structured and professional way
  • Commercial or technical education
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into concrete results
  • Strong communication skills and ability to operate in complex environments
  • Proven experience in the National Security & Defence sector.

Most importantly, we expect a positive attitude, ownership, and the ambition to grow—both your own capabilities and our business.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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