Sales Manager Nordics (Ground Support Mining)

Sandvik; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car

Job summary

Sandvik Mining seeks a Sales Manager – Ground Support for the Nordics to lead the sales strategy across Sweden, Finland and Norway. You will oversee operations, manage a team of sales professionals and backline specialists, and drive profitability through strategic initiatives.

The role requires deep mining market knowledge, a technical aptitude to communicate with engineers, and strong leadership with an emphasis on growth, budgeting, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within the mining industry.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and charismatic communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Swedish; Finnish or Russian is advantageous.
• Technical understanding to communicate with engineers and non‑technical colleagues.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Nordic sales strategy for Sandvik Mining’s Ground Support products across Sweden, Finland and Norway.
• Oversee sales operations, manage a team and backline specialists, and drive profitable growth.
• Analyze market trends, identify strategic opportunities, and explore new markets.
• Monitor customer portfolios, build deep customer insights, and nurture key relationships.
• Take accountability for P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
• Develop and coach the sales team to high performance and professional growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Technical university degree

Job description

Sales Manager – Ground Support, Nordics

Lead and develop the sales strategy for Sandvik Mining’s Ground Support products across Sweden, Finland and Norway.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales operations across the Nordic region, managing a team of sales professionals and backline specialists.
• Analyze market trends, identify strategic client opportunities, and explore new markets to maximize profitability.
• Monitor customer portfolios, develop deep customer insights, and nurture strong business relationships.
• Drive customer value, enhance competitiveness, and ensure sales targets are met through strategic support.
• Take accountability for P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
• Support and develop the sales team, ensuring high performance, effective execution, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within the mining industry.
• Deep understanding of ground support products and market conditions, including competitiveness and exposure risks.
• Technical expertise to communicate effectively with non‑technical colleagues and mining engineers.
• Proven experience in customer strategy development and relationship management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Technical university degree preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in Swedish and English; knowledge of Finnish or Russian is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and charismatic communication skills.
• Proactive, task‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact business performance and shape the Ground Support business.
• Challenging work in a creative, international environment.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Attractive compensation package, including an annual bonus scheme and a company car for permanent employment.

Culture

We foster an inclusive, equal and open‑minded culture that values diversity, safety, innovation and fair play. Our focus is on making a positive shift in the world through engineering, and we provide a supportive environment for career growth and rewarding benefits.