About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems products services and digital applications Voith sets standards in the markets of energy paper raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867 the company today has around 22000 employees sales of 52 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Paper Sweden is looking for a Sales & Operations Manager to lead our Nordic operations and drive growth across Sweden Finland Norway and Denmark. This role combines strategic sales leadership with full P&L responsibility and operational oversight. Lead Regional Sales Managers inspire the field service team and make a real impact on our Nordic business.
Sales & Operations Director
VPHS-P&S Sweden
Title: Sales & Operations Director VPHS (Nordic Market)
Location: Karlstad Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Voith Paper is looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales & Operations Director to lead our business in the Nordic market (Sweden Finland Norway and Denmark). In this senior leadership role you will combine strategic sales leadership with operational and P&L responsibility driving growth while ensuring operational excellence across our Products & Services and workshop operations.
Your Responsibilities
Build maintain and develop strong relationships with key customers across the Nordic region understanding their needs and promoting Voith Papers product and service portfolio.
Drive order intake order quality and profitable growth by creating compelling customer-specific solutions and following up on quotations.
Lead and develop the Regional Sales Managers in the Nordics including performance management coaching and planning of customer activities.
Take full P&L responsibility for Voith Paper Products & Services and the local workshop ensuring efficiency profitability and continuous improvement.
Promote develop and strengthen the local field service organization to meet customer expectations and deliver best-in-class service.
Ensure compliance with all processes standards and regulations with a strong focus on Health Safety and Environment (HSE).
Actively engage in key customer orders supporting execution identifying upselling opportunities and managing customer issues when required.
Your Profile
Proven experience in sales leadership and operational management preferably within the paper process or industrial products industry.
Solid experience with P&L responsibility and leading both sales and service organizations.
Strong understanding of the Nordic market and business culture combined with knowledge of Scandinavian leadership principles.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategy into hands-on execution and measurable results.
Inspirational leader with strong communication skills capable of working in an international environment.
Fluency in English and Swedish is required.
Why Join Voith Paper
At Voith Paper you will take on a key leadership role within a global technology company with a strong market position. You will have the opportunity to shape both sales and operations in a strategically important region work closely with customers and lead highly skilled teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Questions
For questions regarding the position please contact Vice President Operations;Thomas Augscheller at
Voith Paper Fabrics Högsjö AB
Bruksvägen 6
643 62 Högsjö
Sweden
Required Experience:
Director