Head of Travel Scandinavia

Stena Line is one of the world’s largest ferry companies with a modern fleet of 38 vessels and Europe’s most comprehensive route network consisting of 22 ferry routes in Scandinavia, around the UK and to the Baltics. Stena Line employs approximately 6000 people, the majority working with service and sales. Every year Stena Line transports 14 million passengers, about 3 million cars and 1.5 million freight units. By constantly developing its products and services, Stena Line has achieved a strong position with significant market shares in all its market sectors. Read more at www.stenaline.com.Stena Line is looking to recruit a Head of Travel Scandinavia. The Scandinavian Travel organization is decentralized comprising offices in Denmark, Sweden and Norway and has a commercial scope with a main focus on our eight routes in Scandinavia

The Head of Travel Scandinavia has the main responsibility for driving efficient sales, marketing & shore based customer service in Scandinavia towards end consumers and, also requires an active contribution to developing pricing, distribution & E-commerce strategies. Responsible for a team of 40 persons including 4 direct reports and a budget of approximately 0,5 billion SEK.

Based in Gothenburg, Sweden and, entailing extensive travelling. The position reports to the Group Travel Director.

Preliminary start of employment is March 1st

Requirements:



• Extensive experience of marketing and sales within fast paced consumer goods industry.

• Leadership experience, minimum 5 years, preferably from decentralized, Scandinavian or Nordic organization.

• University degree within marketing and sales, or equivalent experience

• Very strong business and sales orientation with a genuine interest in sales figures and a proven track record from sales and business development

• Experience in handling large sales and marketing budgets

• Experience and knowledge of online sales and e-commerce

• Minimum ten years experience in sales and marketing to end consumers & retailers

• Fluent spoken and written business English

• Knowledge in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish is an advantage

• Experience from travel industry and Scandinavian markets are an advantage.

Personal Characteristics:

Stena Line is looking for a focused, results oriented, and highly energetic person with strong hands on leadership ability. An excellent communicator, possessing strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, you will be decisive and, have the ability to influence others. You would also need to be comfortable managing a high workload within a dynamic commercial environment.

Contact details and application:

 For more information please contact Lina Hestner Fri (HR Partner) on 031-858746.

Because the selection process and interviews are being conducted continuously please send your application as soon as possible – do not wait until just before the last application date. The position can be filled before the last application date.

We politely decline all contact with Recruitment and Staffing agencies for this position.