Head of Part­ner­ships & New Business Op­por­tun­it­ies

Do you have a passion for driving growth through strategic partnerships and creating value in customers’ key life moments? Then the role as Head of Partnerships & New Business Opportunities in Denmark could be your next opportunity.

With a strong and expanding position in the Danish market, we have an excellent foundation to strengthen our partner offering and increase our presence in customers’ important life events — a journey you will play a central role shaping.

This is a role with both strategic and operational dimensions, offering significant influence on the direction and future of If’s partnership ecosystem. It is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and build partnerships that drive long‑term impact.

About the role

As Head of Partnerships & New Business Opportunities in Denmark, you will play a central role in shaping If’s partner strategy and driving growth through strong, strategic collaborations. You lead the Danish P&NBO unit and take full responsibility for establishing, developing, and expanding partnerships that place If at the heart of customers’ key life events.

In this role, you will guide your team in identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing partner relationships, and building scalable frameworks that support long‑term growth. You will also work cross‑functionally with leaders and specialists across If to ensure alignment in strategy, execution, and market impact.

As part of the Nordic P&NBO management team, you contribute to the overall strategic development of the partnership business, while owning the direction and ambitions for the Danish market.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Identify, sign, and grow strategic partners in the Danish market to drive local and Nordic growth

• Lead and develop the Danish P&NBO team, ensuring strong capabilities and future‑ready performance

• Execute and refine the partnership framework to strengthen both existing and new collaborations

• Drive vision and strategic direction as part of the Danish management team, ensuring strong anchoring across the organization

We offer

While we set high expectations for you as an employee, we also expect you to set high expectations for us as your employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If:

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics

• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment

• Possibility of a hybrid workplace

• A health-promoting workplace with e.g., fitness programs and various sports activities

• Attractive insurance benefits and pension.

About the team

The unit Partnerships & New Business Opportunities is a key growth engine within the Private organization, responsible for building and expanding If’s strategic partner business.

We drive sales and lead generation through partnerships that play a central role in our customers’ major life events. We believe that partnerships and services will be a crucial differentiator in the insurance industry going forward – and in this role, you will be at the heart of that journey.

Today the team consists of 7 experienced employees divided into key competency areas such as partner management, business development and analytics.

Who are you?

You are an experienced and forward‑thinking leader who thrives in a role where strategy, commercial development, and strong partnerships come together. You bring a solid business mindset, the ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape, and the drive to build something that grows beyond today’s boundaries. You combine curiosity with structure, and you know how to turn new opportunities into concrete results — together with your team and through strong internal collaboration.

Your background has given you broad leadership experience, a deep understanding of business development, and the ability to anchor direction and enthusiasm across an organization. You are motivated by building and developing people, shaping new opportunities in the market, and driving long‑term growth.

In addition, you can recognize yourself in:

• Master’s degree or equivalent higher education in business, engineering, or a related field

• Proven leadership experience in strategy, business development or service development, ideally from a large organization or consulting environment

• Strong change‑leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, build trust and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes

• Curious, innovative and clear communicator, able to create alignment and engagement across teams

• Commercially minded networker, skilled at spotting new opportunities and driving growth in a dynamic market.

Additional facts and the recruitment process

Application deadline: Screening and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2026.

Application: Please submit your CV via 'Apply'. You do not need to attach a cover letter, but feel free to include a few lines in your CV explaining why you are interested in the position.

Location: Ballerup

Start date: As soon as possible

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Partnerships and New business development, Anders S. Sørbo, on mail anders.skalmerud.sorbo@if.no.

At If, we aim to create a workplace with equal opportunities for all. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, age, background, or any disability. We also recommend that you do not include a photo in your CV.

Applicant information may, within the framework of the law, be reviewed using publicly available sources. Candidates progressing in the recruitment process will be asked to provide references and present a criminal record certificate. Depending on the scope of the role, a credit check may also be conducted for final candidates as part of the hiring process.

We are looking forward to your application!