Head of Sales & Business Development at DFDS Professionals
Join us as Head of Sales & Business Development in Gothenburg and drive growth, shape our strategy, and build strong customer partnerships in the fast moving logistics staffing market.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Sales & Business Development to join our team in Gothenburg. In this role you will shape strategy, drive revenue, and build lasting customer relationships in the logistics staffing industry.
As part of our management team, you will lead an ambitious growth agenda and take our business into the future. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, you will report directly to Fredrik Karlström, Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the sales strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets in Sweden
- Drive new business development by identifying and converting leads
- Manage key accounts and customer tenders, ensuring competitive and accurate proposals
- Manage sales budgets and be responsible for the Sales P&L in close cooperation with the Managing Director
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service
- Represent DFDS Professionals as part of the management team, influencing strategic decisions
Requirements
- Proven track record in sales leadership within the staffing industry, ideally in logistics
- Deep knowledge of the staffing industry in Sweden
- Strong business development skills and ability to build long-term partnerships
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and guide teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Innovative mindset with a passion for growth and customer success
- Fluency in both English and Swedish, written and spoken
Working at DFDS
We are part of Europe's critical infrastructure and offer a workplace where innovation, sustainability and employee engagement are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage development, new thinking and the opportunity to make a difference.
With us, you can be yourself and develop in an organization that values diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement
We offer
- A dynamic, international, and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a company car
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
Ready to take the lead? Apply no later than December 12 – preferably earlier, as we review applications on an ongoing basis. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. All applications will be treated in confidence.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Fredrik Karlström, Managing Director, phone +46 739 022 801 or frkar@dfds.com.
About DFDS Professionals
DFDS Professionals is a recruitment and staffing service within the DFDS Group, aiming to be the natural choice for professionals within logistics and industry in Sweden. We provide competent and engaged consultants and staffing solutions, helping our customers recruit the right talent for the future. We offer value through flexible business models, experienced employees, and operational knowledge.
- Avdelning
- Kontor
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- Göteborg
- Distansarbete
- Hybridarbete
Göteborg
Ge din karriär en kickstart
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Ett nätverk som ger möjligheter
DFDS tvärfunktionella verksamhet erbjuder ett stort nätverk av företag som söker talangfulla individer. Med tjänster som sträcker sig från korta behov till komplexa chefspositioner, finns det roller för kandidater med alla typer av utbildning och ambition.
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Hitta rätt
Vi använder de senaste rekryteringsteknikerna, inklusive noggranna CV-tester och utvärderingar, för att säkerställa att våra kandidater presenteras för rätt företag vid exakt rätt tidpunkt.
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Arbeta med snabbt växande företag
Stor del av vårt nätverk består av snabbväxande företag som ofta behöver personer med specifika kompetenser för att fylla roller på kort varsel. Tack vare detta kan DFDS Professionals erbjuda ett unikt sätt att kickstarta din karriär.
Om DFDS Professionals
DFDS-group har 14 000 anställda i över 20 länder och erbjuder sjöfarts- och logistiklösningar i Europa, vilket genererar årliga intäkter på 28 miljarder DKK. DFDS grundades 1866, har sitt huvudkontor i Köpenhamn och är noterat på Nasdaq Köpenhamn.
Professionals är en rekryterings- och bemanningstjänst inom DFDS-gruppen med målet att vara det självklara valet för yrkesverksamma inom logistik och industri i Sverige. I Sverige har DFDS cirka 1 300 anställda på olika kontor, med den största enheten i Göteborg.
Vi erbjuder värde till våra kunder genom flexibla affärsmodeller, erfarna medarbetare och operativ kunskap.