Director Marine Business Segment

The world is changing.
So are we @ Volvo Penta.
 
Imagine yourself working in one of the most enticing markets in the world. In a role where you have the possibility not to only define our market units, but define the environment. Technology and our society are changing more rapidly than ever. In a changing world with new solutions, technologies and customer requirements status quo is not an option. The speed of change in the external business environment put new requirements on us all. The complexity within our industry has increased within the last year with more variables needed to take into account in every decision made. This is where you come into the picture. We need someone who are sure that success comes from daring to think new, having fun and a courage to take action. Welcome to Volvo Penta.
 
Director Marine Business Segment at Volvo Penta region International
 
As the Director Marine Business Segment you will be responsible for developing the business for the Marine Power Systems through our own Market Units and Importers in Region International. 


Region International one of three sales regions offering the complete range of Volvo Penta products and offerings via market units and importers in Africa, Middle East, CIS, Asia and the Pacific. 


You will be managing a team of two business development managers and two application engineers based here in Sweden.


You will also be the marine business segment representative towards related functions within Volvo Penta. The position require frequent travelling.
 
You will be a member of the Regions’ Extended Management Team and report to the Vice President Sales & Marketing.
 
Main Areas of Responsibility
Develop and drive long term market strategies and short term market activities
Together with MU’s and Importer sales set and achieve sales targets
Support our market units and importers to develop their business
Represent our region in internal forums and drive our interests
Develop an agile and sales oriented team
Profitability and price management
Manage a marketing budget & activities



Qualifications
Solid experience and understanding of the marine industry
Leadership skills, preferably from an international environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network effectively with internal and external stakeholders
University degree in Engineering and/or Business administration
Fully proficient in English - verbal and writing
Additional languages are a further qualifier
Boots on the ground attitude



If you are customer focused, enjoy challenging goal and have strong team building capabilities. Then we are sure. You would be a great asset to our team.
 
Let`s do some business.
And let´s create a better tomorrow by doing so.


Sounds interesting but have some questions? Please contact: 
Peter Karlsson, Vice President Sales & Marketing, phone +46 31 3221626