Sales Director Engineering & Tooling - Special Steels

Sales Director Engineering & Tooling - Special Steels

Sales Director Engineering & Tooling - Special Steels

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Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for thesustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society andit will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars oftomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware thatthe production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. Thatis why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largelyfossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the greentransformation of the whole steel industry.

About the position

As the Sales Director Engineering & Toolingyou will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy,ensuring that our vision is realized across the sales region. You will developand manage growth plans to secure a leading position in the market at both thesegment/customer level and on product level. We are looking for an enthusingand communicative leader who finds it motivating and challenging to directlycontribute to the overall success of SSAB, making a tangible impact on thegrowth and profitability.
You will report to Head of Specialty Productsand be part of the Management Team for Specialty Products consisting of SalesDirectors for other product areas.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Sales Team: Lead and developa global sales organization with two Area Sales Managers and 20 employees,ensuring they have the skills and motivation needed to achieve individual andteam targets.
• SalesManagement & Performance Monitoring: Oversee budget, forecast, pricing, newcustomer development, and follow-up of volumes and margins. Analyze salesperformance metrics, generate reports, and adjust strategies as needed tooptimize results.
• Market Expansion: Identify and pursue newmarket opportunities, partnerships, and business growth avenues.
• Volume Profitability: Drive volumeprofitability through the upgrading and development of strategic products.
• Growth Achievement: Implement growth plans toachieve a leading position in Special Steels.)

About You

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering and/orequivalent professional experience.
• Solid leadership skills. As a leader youmanage to build trust as well as inspire and enthuse a team that is spread outinternationally.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of globalsteel business and value creation business.
• You have a demonstrated track record ofachieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Very strong communication skills as well asthe ability to build relationships with both internal and externalstakeholders.
• Good strategic ability.

Our offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in makingeveryday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with thedrive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers workingtogether on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace thatcontributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility ofbroadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

Recruitment process

In this position SSAB collaborates with HudsonNordic as recruitment partner. Hudson will go through applicationscontinuously, therefore please apply for this position as soon as possible.

Got questions about this position?

If you have any questions regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Helen Förnemark, Senior Consultant & Partner or Susanne Irme, Senior Consultant at Hudson Nordic on:
• , +46 708 504 996
• , +46 70 480 35 73 

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