Alfa Laval is looking for Data center Sales Manager

About Us 

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 careers too 

About the role

At Alfa Laval, our technologies aim to enhance sustainability in the existing industry through improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and waste heat recovery. Our technologies and solutions support the transition to cleaner energy sources and a circular economy. Efficient heat transfer plays a crucial role in the ongoing energy transition. We are committed to our work and strive for continuous improvement.

As our Data Centre Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in setting up the strategies for our energy efficient data center solutions. This role combines market insight, strategic sales, and close collaboration with customers to drive growth across one of the world’s fastest-moving industry segments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sales strategies and positioning for advanced data centre cooling and heat exchange solutions with a focus on Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers

• Support our sales companies with the full sales process – from new lead generation to successful project close

• Build lasting relationships with data centre operators, consultants, contractors, integrators and strategic accounts

• Spot growth opportunities and emerging trends in the data centre market

• Responsible for long term forecast based on market intelligence

• Actively support sales companies with negotiation of legal and commercial agreements for larger global key accounts

• Monitor industry progress and competitors to stay ahead of market developments

• Represent Alfa Laval at key events and industry forums

• Ensure customer satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships built on trust

• Achieve defined sales goals and maintain a transparent pipeline overview

This position will be based in Lund and will report to the Head of Data Centers. For this role you will be required to travel approx.  40 – 50 days / year internationally.

Who you are

You have a genuine interest in both business and technical aspects, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction. By being service-oriented and solution-oriented, you excel at managing multiple tasks effectively while delivering high quality work. As a person, you are committed, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic workload. We believe you are a true team player; you can establish and maintain positive relationships and networks.

What you know

• Well-proven and solid experience (5+ years) in sales in an international environment towards large customers. Preferably you have experience within data centre cooling and/or heat transfer technology

• Sound technical understanding of cooling systems or heat exchangers

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• A collaborative mindset and comfort working with international teams 

• Fluency in English both written and spoken

What We Offer

Join a close-knit, informal team where everyone's input is valued. We promote a strong work ethic and a healthy work-life balance. Mutual support and daily moments of laughter are part of our work culture. Our workplace is truly international, allowing you to collaborate with individuals from around the world. Alfa Laval's products contribute to energy savings, giving you the satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable world.

Assessment practicalities

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.

For More Information, please contact:

Anna Blomborg, Head of Data Centres, anna.blomborg@alfalaval.com

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

For union information, please contact:  

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at Monica.Anderberg@alfalaval.com

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhög@alfalaval.com

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna at Stefan.Sandell@alfalaval.com

We review applications continually, so please send yours no later than 31th of March 2026. If the right candidate appears, the ad will be closed earlier. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)