Business Development Manager

WEG Scandinavia is now looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with excellent records of Project Sales within Medium Voltage Motors and Generators

THE COMPANY
WEG is a global player in energy efficient solutions worldwide and is headquartered in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil. The company has more than 35 000 employees worldwide and was founded in 1961 as a manufacturer of electric motors. Today the company is a major supplier of electric motors, drives, soft starters, high-and low-voltage switchgear and transformers.
WEG is represented in more than 110 countries and in 2014 its turnover exceeded USD 3,5 billion.

WEG has subsidiaries in 25 countries and manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Argentina, Mexico, USA, India and China. WEG Scandinavia AB, located in Mölnlycke, next to road 40 between Gothenburg and Landvetter airport, market WEG's products in Scandinavia and today consists of 27 employees.
WEG has a global service and aftermarket network to secure any warranty or service needed.
More information on www.weg.net

THE POSITION
WEG is now seeking an outgoing experienced Business Development Manager with excellent records of Project Sales within foremost Medium Voltage motors, generators and drives, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry.
The Business Development Manager should establish and implement a sales territory business plan in order to increase/develop a profitable customer base and grow sales of all WEG products throughout the area covered by WEG Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland).You will be our main interface towards the market where your duties includes to seek and get new opportunities and projects. As back-up and support our colleagues at headquarters in both WEG Scandinavia and Brazil will support you in the best way possible.
As mentioned above, this position requires an extensive experience of Medium Voltage motors, generators and drives with focus on growth. In order to be successful you already have a broad network within this field of business, both with technical as well as purchasing decision makers.

THE CANDIDATE
To succeed in this position, you are technically skilled and have a Bachelor or Master of knowledge in electrical motors, electronics, mechanics, electric power or propulsion. You have a long and broad experience in marketing and selling products similar to WEG’s, preferably in the Oil &Gas and Marine sectors. We value your personality, but you must also have a strong drive and ability to create business and respond to customers in the best way. You are fluent in English and any Scandinavian language and have a basic knowledge of Windows Office. Frequent travel within Scandinavia is a natural part of the job.

EDUCATION
Technical education on a Bachelor/Master level combined with good knowledge in economics.

FINALLY
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a successful team with skilled and professional colleagues. You will work in an environment of international character and have the ability to drive and develop your ideas. Good benefits regarding salary, pension and company car are offered.

APPLICATION
Please send your application in English, including CV and a personal letter, as soon as possible to the below e-mail address.

CONTACT
For more information please contact:
Anders Söderbergh
Senior Partner
Polaris Headhunting AB
anders.soderbergh@polarisheadhunting.com
+46 (0) 70 221 6208