Alfa Laval UK&I is looking for an Energy Division Manager 

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too 

About the job 

As an Energy Division Manager your key focus is to create, develop and implement the Business Strategy for the Energy Division, in line with Group and local sales Company strategies with the objective of creating profitable growth and doubling the current business. As a member of the UK&I Sales Company management team, the role also contributes to our company strategy.  

For this role regular travel will be expected to our Camberley office. Northern European and UK/Ireland travel is required for this role. 

Key responsibilities for this role will consist of the below areas:  

• Strategic roadmap and execution  

 
• Develop, adapt, and implement the business strategy for a wide range of products, systems, and services in line with Business Unit and Divisional strategy, while contributing to company-wide initiatives as part of the Senior Management Team. 
• Create and manage a comprehensive business plan that captures both capital and aftersales market opportunities and long-term growth. 

• Sales Management 

 
• Lead the development and execution of capital and service sales plans within budget, identifying key business opportunities for profitable growth. 
• Ensure Alfa Laval’s sales and service offerings are industry benchmarks by applying competitor, customer, and market insights to guide business planning. 
• Promote strong collaboration with Service Operations and Customer Service teams, and lead by example using Alfa Laval’s sales tools and methodologies. 

• People Management 

 
• Ensure the division is equipped with the right talent and skills through talent acquisition, development, and succession planning, with a strong focus on leadership growth. 
• Confidently manage divisional teams across multiple UK & Ireland locations while developing the next generation of leaders. 

• Financial 

 
• Take full ownership of the division’s profitability, including sales forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring performance against financial and strategic targets. 

Who you are 

You are a proactive, inspirational, and committed individual who brings a strong strategic perspective to everything you do. Your drive, initiative, and genuine passion for serving customers set you apart as someone who consistently adds value. You demonstrate leadership by actively supporting and developing others to reach their full potential. We trust you are an excellent communicator who leverages strong networking and influencing skills to build relationships and drive collaboration across all levels of the organisation. 

What you know 

You hold a degree or higher-level qualification in Engineering or Business Management, complemented by significant experience in leadership roles. We trust you have developed a strong working knowledge of the energy industries and their applications, allowing you to operate confidently in this dynamic sector. As a proven sales leader, your experience demonstrates an ability to transform customer, competitor, and market insights into strategic growth plans that deliver robust financial outcomes. We believe your interpersonal skills enable you to motivate and unify diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success. You have consistently applied sound business acumen and improvement strategies to strengthen both your area of responsibility and the wider organisation. You stand out with your capacity to think beyond your specific domain and work closely with the management team to drive overall business progress. 

What´s in it for you 

The Alfa Laval culture is open, informal and supportive. We believe in diversity and equal career opportunities and encourage people to take charge of their personal development. 

Alfa Laval UK&I currently provides a wide range of benefits, schemes, and initiatives to our employees including: 

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank holidays 

• Simply Health – Health cash plan available to enter worth over £2500 annually 

• Life Assurance – 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension 

• Training and Career Development potential 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Tech scheme benefit 

Our commitment to integrity  

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role. In addition, you will need to show your right to work in the UK. 

For more information, please contact  

Rachel Bridges, Managing Director UK&I, Rachel.Bridges@alfalaval.com  

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com   

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay, and no later than 18th of August 2025. If the right candidate appears, this ad will be closed earlier. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to GDPR.