Area Manager, Fleet and Driver Services

Connectivity is an exciting and dynamic journey where Scania is a well-known company in the automotive industry. The aim of the department Connected Services and Solutions is to develop, implement and sell services and packaged solutions as well as to leverage the benefits of connectivity within all parts of Scania. The department is on an enthusiastic journey in a still unexplored area for many companies.
 
Fleet and Driver Services is responsible to connect Scania’s products and we are commercially responsible for our services, currently; Scania Fleet Management, Scania Tachograph Services, Scania Driver Training & Driver Coaching and Ecolution by Scania. The Sales department is responsible for the sales of these services.
 
Assignment
The mission for the Sales team within Fleet and Driver Services is to develop the business in close cooperation with our Business Units (market companies). We are responsible to make sure all delivered vehicles are connected, as well as for reaching objectives on sales volume and profitability. The quality in the delivery of our services is in focus as it is key for creating a premium customer experience.
 
You, as an Area Manager, will be expected to negotiate the objectives with the business units, following a yearly planning cycle, and make sure we reach the objectives on your markets. You are expected to manage independently, and, at the same time, a close cooperation with your Business Units as well as cross-functional team work in the head office will be vital to reach your targets.
 
The position includes daily contact with your business units and you are expected to visit your markets on a regular basis, i.e. traveling is required.
 
The markets may vary over time but the starting responsibility will probably be Sweden, Norway, Spain, the Netherlands among others.
 
Your profile
You are goal-oriented, take initiatives and make things happen. You have B2B experience, preferably in the automotive sector, and you have a strong commercial understanding and experience. You enjoy working in a fast-moving and truly international environment.
 
You have the ability to motivate and develop others and to represent Scania Fleet and Driver Services in a professional way on the market. You are able to build up good relations with BU´s and other departments.
 
You preferably have international business experience, maybe as a project manager or other managerial role. Fluency in English is a prerequisite, other languages is a bonus. You have a university degree in Engineering or Business and minimum 5 years professional experience.
 
More information
If you find this position interesting, please contact
Joanna Daugaard, Director Fleet and Driver Services. Phone 08-553 707 04
 
Application
Your application should include a cover letter and a CV.