Vice President Product Management, Sales Europe

We are looking for a Vice President Product Management Sales, Europe


At Volvo Construction Equipment, we are driven by the idea that we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected, through talented employees, imagination and technological innovation. With our mission “Building tomorrow” as our guiding star, Volvo CE is heading up a major technology shift in the same magnitude as when transportation went from travelling by horse to automobile. With a global presence, we are passionate pioneers who walk the talk about bringing concrete sustainable solutions to the world today and for the generations to come. Now we are looking for a passionate leader who wants to join us on this exciting journey and contribute to our important work. 
 
About the position
As VP Product Management Sales Europe you will have responsibility for all regional machine and attachments product management activities in Sales Europe and in selected responsibility areas for Sales International. In close collaborate with relevant stakeholders you will set the machine and attachments product strategy in order to drive business objectives and support the regions with product and application knowledge.


You will report to SVP Sales Europe and be a part or the regional management team.
You will lead a management team of sub functions. This position is part of a new regional structure and we are also looking for your colleagues for other commercial market areas and functions. In total we will be a regional team of around 15 colleagues working together in close collaboration with other Volvo CE functions.
 
What will you do?
Assume responsibility for all regional machine and attachments product management activities in Sales region Europe and in selected responsibility areas for Sales region International. Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders in order to set the machine and attachments product strategy in order to drive business objectives. Support the regions with product and application knowledge.


Your main tasks/ responsibilities will be to:
Develop product strategic and operational business plans
Drive and support product launches according to set plans
Develop resources, competencies, processes and tools
Support the regions with core industry product and segment competence and guidance
Drive product development needs to global organization
Be the representative for the region in global councils and projects

We believe that you are a communicative leader who can lead without authority.
You have a passion for people and enjoy to create a culture that motivates people and inspire them to be both self-driven and collaboration-driven on our journey towards Building Tomorrow. If you also can provide clear and inspiring leadership consistent to our Volvo leadership values you might be the exact right person to lead this team of employees.
 
We expect that you have:
University degree or appropriate academic qualification
Minimum 7-10 years from a senior leadership commercial role within transport solution/construction industry
In-depth knowledge of capital equipment industry – market trends, financial indicators, equipment financing, competitor products and strategies, customer segments and customer support criterion, dealer business model operations
Technical and commercial understanding of construction equipment product portfolio
Senior global leadership experience in multi-cultural environment and in a matrix structure
Solid experience in strategy development and execution
Ability to build and develop organizational culture, cope with organizational agility and drive continuous improvement
Willingness to travel on frequent base



Location for this position can be discussed within Volvo CE Europe locations.
 
We are facing an inspiring challenge – do you want to be part of building tomorrow and transforming together? If you think that you are our next team player, you are most welcome to apply!