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.

Who you are.

You think in terms of possibilities, fostering and empowering your employees through shared visions, transparency, and trust. You identify market potentials and align your approach accordingly. You have the courage to think differently and want to help shape and drive our sales goals. Your colleagues see you as a committed and decisive personality who motivates others and supports them in achieving their goals.

What's in the job.

• Leading and further developing the Service Division and its organizational structure in the sales region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland

• Developing and implementing the business strategy, including business planning and setting targets, in line with the strategy of the Sales Company for Mid Europe

• Carry out market, customer and competitor analyses and reflect this in strategy and plans

• Implementing international, group-wide strategies, e.g., for after-sales, pricing, and communication

• Responsibility for promoting digital and sales transformation towards a data-driven mindset

• Taking over forecasts and cost control

• Intensive collaboration with production sites and business units

• Professional and personnel management of a team of three managers, including conducting personal development discussions

• Lead the Sales Team and ensure that the Service Sales-Teams are performing according with the division strategy.

• Member of the Management Team in Mid Europe as well as the Service

• International networking and benchmarking within the group for continuous improvement

What you bring.

• Completed technical or business studies with a technical focus

• Solid professional experience in B2B, esp. after sales business

• Building customer relations is one of your strengths and you have been responsible for growing business in earlier positions.

• Committed and solution-oriented leadership skills with several years of experience, ideally in a globally operating corporation

• High goal orientation, motivation, enthusiasm, and team skills

• Strong optimism and intercultural awareness with assertiveness and persuasive ability

• Fluent German and English skills, very good MS Office skills, and confident handling of ERP systems are required

What we do offer.

• A sustainability-based corporate mission

• Flat hierarchies with significant opportunities for participation

• Focus on personal development with international advancement opportunities

• Employee-oriented and open corporate culture

• Work-life balance

• A company car available for private use

• Support through external employee counseling from the Fürstenberg Institute

• Health management, including the promotion of various fitness programs

• Employee discounts through corporate benefits

Sounds interesting? Then we should get to know each other!

Feel free to apply easily with your CV in English, availability details and salary expectations through our applicant management tool.

For further information, please contact Anne Kunert (HR Partner) at anne.kunert@alfalaval.com or +49 40 7274 2341.