Energy Division Manager

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Alfa Laval is a global provider of specialized equipment and solutions for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. Our product portfolio includes heat exchangers, separators, decanters, boilers and burners, pumps, and valves - serving industries such as energy, marine, food and beverage, water treatment, and pharmaceuticals.  

We are on an ambitious journey to grow the company further and become a SEK 100 billion company by 2030.  

About the Job  

We are now looking for a Division Manager, Energy, to join the management team of the Sales Company France and Northwest Africa. The role reports to the Managing Director of the Sales Company and will have full accountability for the division’s profitable growth, business performance and strategic direction.  

This is a manager of managers role, requiring an experienced leader who can develop high performing leadership teams, align stakeholders around a clear vision and translate ambitious growth objectives into tangible business results. You will lead a team covering equipment, process and services (approximately 20 people). 

A key part of the mission will be to define and execute the division’s business plan, marketing plan and go-to-market strategy, ensuring a clear roadmap for achieving our commercial ambitions. The role offers exciting opportunities to support and accelerate growth in developing markets, particularly across Northwest Africa, where significant long-term potential exists. 

Frequent travel will be required to build customer relationships, identify opportunities and support business expansion 

Key Responsibilities  

• Define and execute the Division strategy in alignment with company and global objectives.  

• Develop the division's business plan, marketing plan, and growth roadmap.  

• Drive sustainable revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability.  

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets.  

• Own sales forecasts, budgets, resource allocation and overall business performance.  

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers, fostering a high-performance and customer-centric culture.  

• Build strong relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders.  

• Drive organizational effectiveness, sales excellence and change initiatives.  

Who You Are  

• A visionary and commercially minded leader with a strong track record of delivering business growth.  

• An experienced manager of managers with proven success leading large commercial organizations.  
• You are a leader who enjoys developing people and the organization and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals.

• A strategic thinker capable of translating market insights into actionable business plans.  

• A skilled influencer who can align stakeholders
• Experience working in B2B industrial, process or capital-equipment businesses  

• Comfortable operating in complex, international and fast-evolving environments.  

• In addition to English, French is mandatory.

What’s in it for you?  

This is a unique opportunity to lead a strategic business, shape its future growth trajectory, and unlock new development opportunities across both established and emerging markets. We have an inclusive and innovative environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact for a sustainable future and Alfa Laval’s future success.   

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