Sales Manager för dagligvaruhandeln till Springhill Textile

Area Sales Manager Sweden If you have built strong sales relationships in the food industry and know how to develop existing business while identifying new opportunities for growth — this role was designed for you. Vikan is a leading international manufacturer of professional cleaning tools and hygiene solutions, serving the food and beverage industry, foodservice sector, Facility Management/Cleaning sector, and public institutions across global markets. With a strong reputation for quality, compliance-driven products, and long-term customer partnerships, Vikan operates with a commercial philosophy built on sales excellence, structured account management, and market-driven growth. As Area Sales Manager for Sweden, you will report to the Sales Manager, Nordics and  take full commercial ownership of one of Vikan's most established and strategically important Nordic markets. Sweden is a well-established market with a strong customer base, long-standing customer relationships, and excellent brand recognition. Your mission will be to build on these strengths by deepening relationships with existing customers, creating new business opportunities, and ensuring continued profitable growth across the Swedish market. This is a strategically important role that combines long-term account development with hands-on field sales, offering significant responsibility and direct impact on Vikan's continued success in Sweden. Working from a home office, you will have the autonomy to plan your own activities, manage your budget, and execute your sales strategy. The role includes full budget responsibility, yearly contract negotiations, activity planning, and monthly reporting to the Sales Manager Nordics. You will closely together with the other Area Sales Manager in Sweden as well as work alongside Area Sales Managers across the Nordic region.  The position requires regular travel across south of Sweden, typically two to four days per week, with occasional travel to other Scandinavian countries. If you are a self-driven sales professional who thrives in the field, understands the food and beverage industry, and enjoys developing strategic customer relationships while owning your market — this role was built for you. YOUR TASKS As Area Sales Manager for Sweden, you will hold both strategic and operational responsibility for Vikan's commercial presence in the Swedish market. Your primary focus will be the food and beverage industry, with additional coverage of foodservice, cleaning, and the public sector. You will strengthen Vikan's position within an already established market by developing existing customer relationships, expanding business with current accounts, and identifying new opportunities within strategic sectors, with particular focus on food and beverage industry end-users. You will develop and manage sales relationships with key distributors and end-users, spending approximately 70% of your time with end-users and 30% with distributors. You will execute and follow up on sales and marketing activities, maintaining a structured and documented approach through Salesforce CRM. You will conduct site surveys, manage documentation of compliance (DoC), and leverage Vikan's online presence to demonstrate value to customers and distributors. You will lead regular business reviews with key decision-makers, prepare meeting summaries, and ensure the appropriate Vikan stakeholders are engaged to support customer growth and long-term partnerships. You will conduct joint visits with the sales team and co-visits with Vikan's application specialists to strengthen customer relationships and identify development opportunities. You will deliver product and hygiene concept training for key stakeholders, including distributors and end-users, covering products, regulations, food safety requirements, and Vikan's digital tools. You will prepare and maintain the overall business plan for Sweden, produce monthly sales reports for the Sales Manager Nordics, and carry out quarterly follow-ups and adjustments to ensure continued profitable growth. You will negotiate and secure mutually beneficial agreements with key customers on a yearly basis, in cooperation with the Sales Manager Nordics. You will represent Vikan at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events, strengthening brand visibility and supporting continued market growth in Sweden. REQUIREMENTS Extensive and proven experience in B2B sales, with a demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. Previous experience working within the food industry sector — this is a firm requirement for the role Native Swedish language proficiency and strong professional communication skills in English. Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain long-term commercial relationships with distributors, key accounts, and end-users. Strong commercial mindset with experience managing an existing customer portfolio while driving new business growth. Structured and self-directed working approach, with the ability to plan and manage an independent schedule from a home office. Willingness and ability to travel within Sweden and occasionally to other Scandinavian countries. NICE TO HAVE Experience working with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce. Familiarity with ERP systems (Vikan uses AXAPTA) and/or Business Intelligence reporting tools (Vikan uses Targit). Experience with hygiene regulations, cleaning concepts, or food safety standards relevant to the food and beverage industry. Participation in food industry trade events or exhibitions. Prior experience working in a Scandinavian or international corporate sales environment. WHAT WE OFFER A strategically important position with ownership of one of Vikan's strongest Nordic markets. The opportunity to further develop an already established customer base while driving future growth. Work-from-home setup with flexibility to plan your own calendar and travel activities. Access to a leading international brand with strong credibility and market presence in food and beverage hygiene. Structured support through Vikan's Sales Excellence framework, CRM systems, and collaboration with dedicated sales colleagues and technical specialists. A role that combines strategic account management, business development, and active field sales — ideal for a commercially driven professional who values both autonomy and impact. Take the next step in your sales career and submit your application with your CV today.

Join Telavox as a Sales Manager At Telavox, we're looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead and grow our sales team in Sweden. We're a digital mobile operator with our own UCaaS platform — and we're looking for someone who can both drive their own deals and develop the people around them. We are looking for a player-coach role. This means that you will be responsible for a personal revenue target while owning the performance and development of your team. You'll work with Swedish businesses of SME and mid-market sizes. We define this segment as businesses with 20–120 users, and you'll do it with a product you can genuinely believe in. If you are passionate about leadership and also love closing deals, this is your seat About the job You'll lead a team of Sales Executives in Southern Sweden while staying active in your own pipeline. You'll work closely with Nordic sales leadership and collaborate across Customer Success, the AI team, and Marketing to drive growth in the Swedish market. A typical day in this role involves: Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Sales Executives across Sweden Owning a personal new business and/or expansion pipeline alongside your team's performance Driving the full sales cycle — from prospecting and discovery to close — for SME and mid-market accounts. Building strong, long-term customer relationships and acting as an escalation point for strategic accounts Reporting on pipeline, forecast, and team performance to Nordic sales leadership Contributing to sales playbooks, onboarding, and team culture Representing Telavox as an Ambassador in the Swedish market About you You've been in B2B sales long enough to know what good looks like — and you've started turning that into a coaching practice. You lead by example, set a high bar, and follow through. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience in B2B sales within telecom, UCaaS, SaaS, or tech A track record of closing deals and managing a full sales cycle independently Experience leading or mentoring a sales team, formally or informally Familiarity with cloud communication, PBX, or unified communications — or a strong appetite to learn Strong relationship-building skills and comfort engaging with both SME and mid-market customers Fluency in Swedish and English Background from telecom or cloud communications is highly merited. What defines you is a mix of commercial drive, genuine people investment, and the discipline to do both well at the same time. Join us at Telavox 💚 Since Telavox's journey started in 2002, we have strengthened our position as the leading forward-thinking communication platform for businesses. As a digital mobile operator, we develop and own our all-in-one communication platform, which integrates telephony, PBX, messaging, meetings, and contact centers, giving businesses a smarter way to connect. Today, we’re a thriving company with 1.9 billion SEK in revenue and 500+ Telavoxers across nine countries. We embrace AI and automation to push the boundaries of business communication. We offer flexible work options and adaptable hours, giving you the freedom to balance life and career while staying connected to our vibrant Telavox culture. Read more about our new HQ in Malmö 🏠! How to apply! At Telavox, we don't focus on fitting in; we focus on making room for everyone. We’re always on the lookout for great talent, so applications are reviewed continuously. If you're ready to be part of an innovative, AI-driven telecom company, apply today with your CV and cover letter in English.  Please note that this position will remain open for applications throughout the summer. The recruitment process may be delayed due to vacation times. 🏖️☀️ Learn more about what we do! ⬇️