Sweden Area Sales Leader: Food & Beverage Hygiene

Vikan AB

Malmö kommun

Hybrid

SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vikan AB is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Sweden to own the Swedish market, deepen customer relationships, and drive profitable growth. You will work from a home office, manage your own budget, plan sales activities, and report monthly to the Sales Manager Nordics.

The role involves regular travel across southern Sweden, occasional travel to other Nordic countries, and close collaboration with the Nordic sales team and application specialists to deliver training, negotiations, and strategic

Qualifications

  • Extensive B2B sales experience with a proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
  • Experience in the food industry is required.
  • Native Swedish and strong English communication.
  • Ability to manage long-term relationships with distributors, key accounts and end-users.
  • Structured, self-directed work style with home-office setup.
  • Willingness to travel within Sweden and to other Nordic countries.

Responsibilities

  • Own Sweden sales strategy and budget, reporting monthly to Nordics Sales Manager.
  • Develop existing accounts, expand current business and identify new opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with distributors and end-users, balancing field time and account coverage.
  • Lead product trainings, DoC documentation, and showcase Vikan's digital tools.
  • Represent Vikan at trade shows and customer events to grow market presence.

Skills

B2B sales
Food industry experience
Relationship management
English proficiency
Self-directed work style
Travel readiness

Tools

Salesforce
AXAPTA ERP
Targit

Job description

Vikan AB is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Sweden to own the Swedish market, deepen customer relationships, and drive profitable growth. You will work from a home office, manage your own budget, plan sales activities, and report monthly to the Sales Manager Nordics.

The role involves regular travel across southern Sweden, occasional travel to other Nordic countries, and close collaboration with the Nordic sales team and application specialists to deliver training, negotiations, and strategic

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