At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.
Who you are?
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA. You build trust, by clear communication with no prestige.
If the above sounds like you, this position might be just what you’re looking for!
About the job
Reporting to the Marine Division Manager, you will be responsible for formulating and executing a sales strategy for the designated area of responsibility of Alfa Laval Products and Services in accordance with the assigned targets and local sales company/divisional strategy and targets.
You will also be responsible for leading, developing, and executing high-performing sales in line with the Alfa Laval culture. Inspire, support, and lead the local and regional sales team in charge of capital sales.
To be able to do value based selling in depth technical knowledge of applications and marine environment will be essential.
Key tasks:
- Define the business strategy and plan for assigned areas of responsibility according to division strategy, actions, and targets.
- Develop the business by driving relevant sales and business development activities to get customer loyalty and satisfaction using market analysis, pricing strategies, visits, and Seminars.
- Forecast sales figures and monitor progress against objectives and financial targets to identify problem areas to improve performance.
- Work proactively with structured sales and business development strategies to optimize the sales efficiency of the team.
- Lead the sales team, setting the direction and ensuring that they are performing according to the plan and the sales processes, with a special focus on lead to opportunity and opportunity to quote sub-processes.
- Develop, motivate, and coach direct reports to secure the development of relevant sales and product/application competencies.
- Take direct sales responsibility for assigned regions such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
What you know?
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Mechanical or Marine Engineering or related.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in developing & managing marine new shipbuilding sales and at least 5 years of experience in technical sales of products & services in Marine industry.
- Well-versed with the development and execution of sales strategies and has also demonstrated a proven track record of over-achievement in your current or previous work capacity.
- Strong with data analytics, using offline and online channels to grow sales.
- Proactive, service-minded, strong in customer care, and can take quick actions.
- Self-motivated team player with a strong customer focus. You should have the courage to take new initiatives and drive the implementation.
- Additionally, to be successful in this role, knowledge of relevant products e.g. separators, heat exchangers, freshwater generators, boilers, and/or inert gas systems is preferred.
What is in it for you?
- You get access to an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create values for our customers, people, and planet.
- You work in a company that values personal development and leadership.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
