Project Sales Manager (Life Science)

Emerson; Mölnlycke; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation

Sales bonus

Wellness allowance

Lunch benefits

Collective agreement insurance

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Project Sales Manager for Life Science in Sweden. You will drive capital automation system sales, build a strong pipeline, and own the sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure across the DeltaV portfolio.

The role demands deep process automation knowledge, customer-focused selling, and willingness to travel domestically and abroad. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Sales experience or equivalent exposure to automation engineering.
• Experience in Process Industries, preferably Pharma/Life Science.
• Engineering Degree in Automation/Electrical or equivalent experience from the industry.
• Relevant Product/Application/Solution expertise.
• Proficient in English, written and oral.
• Ability to travel to customers' sites in Sweden and abroad.
• Fluency in Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Drive project sales of Emerson Control Systems, Software and Solutions to new Life Science customers in Sweden, primarily within the DeltaV portfolio.
• Approach customers with a consultative and value-based approach to understanding customer expectations and business drivers and convert these into sales and business results.
• Work in the core of our Swedish sales strategy by building a strong pipeline within new markets and strategic industries.
• Sales ownership from prospecting new customers/cold canvas, business development to successful contractual negotiations.
• Contribute to a strong team spirit and encourage teamwork to succeed as a team.
• Facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and benefit from an organization with extensive knowledge integral to your success.

Skills

Process Automation

Industrial Automation

Sales experience

Cold canvas

Hunter mentality

Automation engineering

Process industries

Engineering degree

Product knowledge

English proficiency

Travel ability

Swedish fluency

Education

Engineering Degree in Automation/Electrical

Tools

DeltaV experience

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of the Project Sales Manager - Life Science are to actively prospect, evaluate, develop, drive and secure the sales of (capital investment) automation systems within the life science industry in Sweden. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of industrial automation technologies and the local market, as well as a proven ability to manage key accounts, build relationships, and successfully navigate complex sales cycles.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive project sales of Emerson Control Systems, Software and Solutions to new Life Science customers in Sweden, primarily within the DeltaV portfolio.
• Approach customers with a consultative and value-based approach to understanding customer expectations and business drivers and convert these into sales and business results.
• Work in the core of our Swedish sales strategy by building a strong pipeline within new markets and strategic industries.
• Sales ownership from prospecting new customers/cold canvas, business development to successful contractual negotiations.
• Contribute to a strong team spirit and encourage teamwork to succeed as a team.
• Facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and benefit from an organization with extensive knowledge integral to your success.

Who You Are:

Display a can-do attitude in both productive and challenging times. Effectively partner with others to get work done and communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, and communicate diversely with different position levels. To acquire data from multiple sources when solving problems. Break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Act with a clear sense of ownership.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience/knowledge in Process Automation and/or Industrial Automation.
• Documented sales expertise from cold canvas to successful contract negotiation.
• Eagerness to drive new business – hunter mentality.
• Minimum 5 years of Sales experience or equivalent exposure to automation engineering.
• Experience in Process Industries, preferably Pharma/Life Science.
• Engineering Degree in Automation/Electrical or equivalent experience from the industry.
• Relevant Product/Application/Solution expertise.
• Proficient in English, written and oral.
• Ability to travel to customers' sites in Sweden and abroad.
• Fluency in Swedish.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Previous DCS or DeltaV experience can be a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe in diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and forward‑thinking workplace where your well‑being and development truly matter.

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. As an employee, you will enjoy 30 days of paid vacation, sales bonus, work‑time reductions in line with our collective agreements. You are also covered by collective agreement insurance.

To support a healthy work–life balance, we offer a wellness allowance, and to make your everyday life a little easier, we also provide lunch benefits.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR PEOPLE

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!