Automation Sales Support Manager North Europe

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.
Job Summary
PSE Automation & Solutions is responsible to design and deliver Automation and Digital projects, integrated solutions for all 3 business Processing, Packaging and Services.
We are currently looking for a new Automation Sales Support manager to join the PSE Automation & Digital solution team. The purpose and responsibility of the role as Sales Support Manager is to sell automation products and services with a specific focus on Automation and Digital portfolio Tetra Pak PlantMaster covering processing plant and packaging lines. The role provides expertise and sales support to account managers through the entire sales process (understand customer needs, create solution, convey the value).
The location of the position will be in Sweden (other countries in North Europe is also an option) and you will belong to the team of PSE Automation & Solutions with colleagues from all over Europe.
The position requires travelling approximately 40% of the time.
What you will do
Responsible for Automation Sales Strategy within North Europe – drive and develop a successful proactive strategy, differentiating the local markets
Drive Automation & Digital business development activites - Contact prospects, develop understanding of customer needs, drive opportunities, increase awanerness and knowledge sharing in sales community
Nurse and develop our Key Account customers within North Europe from an automation and digital solutions perspective
Be part of Key Account teams and support Account Managers and participate in sales meetings with customers presentations demonstrating the value Tetra Pak PlantMaster
Be part of a network with other A&D sales support resources and connected to global teams
Support Project Centres during pre-projects for advanced MES solutions based on Tetra Pak PlantMaster portfolio
Drive sales projects with standalone automation solutions and cooperate with Services Sales Managers to drive Automation upgrades
Develop supplier relations for our Automation platforms – primarily Siemens, Rockwell and Aveva

We believe you have
We are looking for a high self-motivating candidate with good understanding of customer satisfaction and an awareness of Health & Safety. We seek a team-player that have very good communication skills and the ability to work and meet deadlines under pressure. You are interested in developing your skills and taking continual trainings and feel comfortable working within a virtual team. An understanding of continuous & discrete manufacturing, processes within the food industry is a strong plus, as well as experience of the Automation Control systems - Production Control / Production Integrator, System Integration Kit’s for PLC, HMI & Database. Knowledge of industrial IT & HW, and Networks.
We believe you have:
Bachelor or master’s degree qualification or knowledge and experience of automation solutions, electrical or electronic engineering and process control.
At least 3 years of Sales experience in the industrial automation sector.
Proven understanding of automation platforms and IT/OT systems design.
Experience as Automation engineer with direct field experience in the implementation of automation and digital solutions (PLC & HMI / MES / MOM / ERP Integration/ IIoT) is considered as a strong plus.
Experience in Portfolio Management, Business Development, Consulting Services and new digital business models is a plus
Very good knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell and Aveva automation and digital products
Fluent in English, both written and spoken is a must. Other Europe languages is a plus
Full driving license.

We Offer You
A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.
This job posting expires on 2022-10-12
To know more about the position contact hiring manager Sandeep Chillakuru at +491516166
Questions about your application contact Anna Mirka at +46 46 36 1301
For trade union information contact Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320