Head of Advanced Materials Sales North

Lead Customer Intimacy and Drive Sales Excellence with Outokumpu as our Head of Advanced Materials Sales North!  

Are you ready to steer commercial customer management and lead sales initiatives in a key market region? Outokumpu is seeking an experienced and high-potential individual to take on the role of Head of Business Line Advanced Materials Sales North, driving revenue and profit growth in alignment with our Advanced Materials commercial strategy.  

The Role:  

As Head of Advanced Materials Sales North, you will be responsible for leading customer intimacy and sales initiatives across the region. You will guide commercial customer management, ensuring the execution of tailored strategies that drive profitable growth and align with our broader commercial objectives.  

Your Responsibilities:  

• Formulate and implement regional tactics to meet growth and revenue objectives.  
• Create and execute strategic account plans for key regional customers.  
• Develop and implement tailored pricing strategies and innovative business models.  
• Drive sales excellence and value creation in customer business.  
• Evaluate and mentor the sales team to enhance performance, foster collaboration, and build a winning mentality.  
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the success of new product introductions and commercialization efforts.  

Your Profile:  

• Master’s degree or higher, with 15+ years of experience in a relevant industry (B2B manufacturing preferred).  
• Deep sales background with a strong customer-centric mindset.  
• Proven leadership skills with strategic acumen.  
• High performance orientation with a result-driven mindset.  
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to challenge and elevate team performance.  
• Innovative and change-oriented, with a focus on driving sales excellence.  
• Structured, balanced, and mature individual ready to make a significant impact.  

What We Offer:  

• A pivotal role in driving sales excellence and customer growth in a key region.  
• The opportunity to shape and lead the sales strategy within a supportive, high-performance team.  
• Professional development through challenging projects and leadership opportunities.  
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.  
• The chance to contribute to sustainable initiatives and long-term success within a global company.  

Location and Reporting: This position is flexible within United Kingdom, Finland and Sweden, with an Outokumpu site as a base. You will report to the VP – Head of AM Sales Europe.  

To Apply: Submit your application in English by October 1st, 2024. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled before the final deadline.  

For more information, please contact:  

• Talent Acquisition Partner: Yelyzaveta (Liza) Dudnyk at yelyzaveta.dudnyk@outokumpu.com  

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