Managing Director Sales Company France and North-West-Africa
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Job Location:
Saint-Priest - France
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were 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.
This is a very important region for Alfa Laval to continue its growth journey as the transition leader. The Managing Director will together with the Sales Company leadership team develop the market presence and secure the overall financial results. The annual turnover of the sales company is currently more than 150 M generated by a team of around 150 employees.
In particular the Managing Director will :
Continue the development of our profitable growth journey by managing executing and monitoring sales and service activities.
Continue developing the company towards a customer centric organization aligned with our Sales Company Transformation direction.
Ensure Alfa Laval presence (direct and through partners) in the large territory under the responsibility of Alfa Laval France and North-West-Africa (24 countries)
Continue to develop a professional service execution organization and footprint.
Secure strong alignment with the Business Units and Divisions to succeed in the local markets.
Drive overall efficiency through the implementation of our sales operating model as well as the operating model of our functions for HR Finance and Group Affairs.
Hold the legal responsibilities incumbent tothisposition and spearhead the positioning of the company with local authorities.
Drive public affairs and positionning of Alfa Laval in France.
Who are you
As the new Managing Director you will lead support and inspire the whole organization at all levels to achieve its ambitious targets. You have a proven track record on driving service and capital sales market and customer interaction.
What you know
You will bring a record of success in sales and people management backed by very good business understanding. You have strong interpersonal skills a drive for results and innovation and ability to deal with complexity and change. You are a role model as a transformational leader owning the marketing strategy and plan leading and coaching your team members and organization.
We refer to Alfa Lavals competencies with specific focus on:
Customer focus
Acumen & working strategically
Drive for results
Judgement & decision making.
Leading others & self.
Learning Ability
For application and more information please contact
Lisa Johansson VP Human Resources
Julien Gennetier Executive VP Global Sales & Service
Jean-Jerome Semat current Managing Director
Please send your application no later than March 6th 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We may close the job advertisement earlier if we find the right candidate. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Expense Management
- Financial Acumen
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Acquisitions
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Enhancing customers’ competitiveness through world-leading sustainable solutions within the Energy, Food, Water and Marine industries.
