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We want your Integrity, your Accountability, your Teamwork, your Creativity

Arbeidsgiver: Kongsberg Automotive Norway, Raufoss
Stillingstittel: Sales Director Europe
Frist: 06.12.2020
Ansettelsesform: Fast

As Sales Director Europe (f/m/x) you will be responsible to develop, maintain, and execute the long-term profitable revenue growth plans for the Couplings Business Unit with European customers. You will lead a team of Key Account Managers as well as managing your own customer base.

This position will be based in Raufoss (Norway) or Gothenburg (Sweden).

Responsibilities

Lead Couplings sales planning and execution of strategies to increase sales growth with the European customer baseEstablish, develop, and execute marketing/sales strategies, plans, and sales forecasts for the European market based on current and projected market and customers information
Coordinate and deliver rolling 5-year strategic plan every year for Europe
Manage and develop the competences and capabilities of the European sales team toward profitable growth and flawless customer program execution
Work is highly technical and complex in character and requires high technical and broad business knowledge
Requires independent problem solving and decision making with only very broad direction given on assignments
Develops multilevel internal/external contacts to provide customer support for area of responsibility
Services customers in accordance with external expectations and internal organizational standards and direction
Drive the business in selling existing products and introduction of new products and technology concepts to customers. Interfaces with internal and external contacts regarding product specifications, cost/price, timing, et cetera
Identifies and evaluates new business opportunities. Performs market and customer research as necessary
Assists internal engineering groups in developing products and cost information necessary to determine new technologies and right market pricing
Suggests new technologies and product modifications to assure that current and future products meet customers’ needs
Secure customers are respecting agreed terms & conditions including payment in time to meet NWC targets
Work together with sales & marketing team to secure internal standards, processes and required documentation are followed, completed, and stored within agreed timelines and -systems

Requirements

Experience managing others in a hectic team environment
Candidates must have an extensive experience in a similar role with OEM direct sales experience
Proven consistent, reliable track record with experience with multiple products, customers and/or project exposure. Must have mastery of this field including ability to gain thorough knowledge / expertise of products, customers, competitors, technologies, and programs in respective area
Achievement and experience with managing a broad range of product technologies preferred
Must be able to oversee the management of programs and take responsibility for critical programs based on large sales volume and/or strategic importance
Must be able to develop long-term strategies to meet future business needs and growth opportunities
Demonstrated decision making/leadership abilities in managing multiple programs to meet goals (quality, cost, and delivery of programs) from concept through launch and serial delivery
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions
Must have experience with project financial responsibilities to develop strong profitable business cases as well as post project analyses

Application/Contact

We encourage all interested applicants to apply and embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth. If this sounds challenging and interesting, we are looking forward to receiving your application by registering your CV and motivation letter in English at our website: http://www.kongsbergautomotive.com/careers

Please inform us regarding your preferred work location, earliest entry date and salary expectations.

For any questions or further information, please contact Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Håkon Amundsen at hakon.amundsen@ka-group.com

Om arbeidsgiveren

Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1.1 billion and approximately 11.500 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 25 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers. Manufacturing takes place in Norway, Sweden, England, Poland, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Korea and China.

Sektor: Privat
Lederkategori: Direktør
Sted: Raufoss Industripark, 2830 Raufoss
Bransje: Bil- og bildelproduksjon
Stillingsfunksjon: Salgsledelse