Area Sales Manager 

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress. 

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day. 

Who you are 

You’re a self-driven and ambitious sales professional who sees opportunities everywhere. You thrive on customer interaction in complex technical environments and know how to build trust and influence across industries. You’re a natural networker with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for creating value. 

About the role 

You’ll be part of Alfa Laval’s Nordic Separation Sales Team within the Food & Water Division. The role sits in our global Sales & Service organization—first in line towards customers and markets—where we drive growth and deliver sustainable value through close customer collaboration. 

We’re looking for an Area Sales Manager to lead business development and account management across Sweden. You’ll be responsible for both existing customers and new business in high-potential sectors such as: 

• Municipal and Industrial Wastewater 

• Pharmaceuticals 

• Protein Processing 

• Brewery and Beverage 

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Your primary focus will be selling Alfa Laval’s advanced separation solutions—technologies that help our customers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and meet sustainability goals. 

Key responsibilities 

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through customer visits, strategic outreach, and market insight. 

• Manage and grow relationships with key accounts. 

• Prepare quotations, follow up on projects, and close deals. 

• Represent Alfa Laval at webinars, exhibitions, seminars, and industry events. 

• Plan and execute your sales activities in a structured and proactive way. 

What you bring 

• Solid experience in technical B2B sales, preferably within process industries. 

• Strong negotiation and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and drive results. 

• Fluency in Swedish and English. 

• A relevant educational background is a plus. 

What’s in it for you? 

You’ll join a global leader with a strong local presence and a collaborative Nordic sales team. We offer a challenging and rewarding role where your work directly contributes to Alfa Laval’s success and sustainability impact. You’ll have the freedom to shape your market and the support to grow professionally. 

Practicalities 

This job can be based in Lund or Flemingsberg Sweden