Sales & Operations Director

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 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 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

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  Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with key customers across the Nordic region, understanding their needs and promoting Voith Paper’s product and service portfolio.

  
  


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  Drive order intake, order quality, and profitable growth by creating compelling, customer-specific solutions and following up on quotations.

  
  


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  Lead and develop the Regional Sales Managers in the Nordics, including performance management, coaching, and planning of customer activities.

  
  


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  Take full P&L responsibility for Voith Paper Products & Services and the local workshop, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement.

  
  


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  Promote, develop, and strengthen the local field service organization to meet customer expectations and deliver best-in-class service.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with all processes, standards, and regulations, with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).

  
  


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  Actively engage in key customer orders, supporting execution, identifying upselling opportunities, and managing customer issues when required.

  
  

Your Profile

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  Proven experience in sales leadership and operational management, preferably within the paper, process, or industrial products industry.

  
  


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  Solid experience with P&L responsibility and leading both sales and service organizations.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of the Nordic market and business culture, combined with knowledge of Scandinavian leadership principles.

  
  


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  Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategy into hands-on execution and measurable results.

  
  


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  Inspirational leader with strong communication skills, capable of working in an international environment.

  
  


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  Fluency in English and Swedish is required.

  
  


• Finnish and/or German language skills are considered an advantage.
  
  

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 [email protected]

Voith Paper Fabrics Högsjö AB
Bruksvägen 6
643 62 Högsjö
Sweden