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Our client is a privately owned company operating in the construction business and an international B2B environment. The company is in a phase of commercial development and is looking for a Sales Manager who can take responsibility for building customer relationships, and developing sales in selected markets. The role is suitable for a person who enjoys working close to decision-makers, creating structure in sales processes, and turning business potential into concrete results.

Location:
Stockholm County, Sweden

Who we are looking for:
Sales Manager

Your responsibilities:
– Identify and develop new business opportunities in selected markets
– Expand the customer base by finding, contacting, and securing new clients
– Develop new sales areas and contribute to increasing the company’s market share
– Build and maintain long-term relationships with business customers and partners
– Prepare commercial proposals, offers, and sales presentations
– Conduct negotiations with potential and existing customers
– Follow up on leads, meetings, agreements, and ongoing business opportunities
– Support the development of sales processes, customer pipelines, and market activities
– Work closely with company management on commercial priorities and growth initiatives

Requirements:
– Previous experience in sales, business development, account management, or partnership management in construction
– Proven experience in developing markets, expanding market share, developing new business areas, and gaining new clients
– Experience from B2B sales, wholesale, retail, trade, services, or another relevant commercial sector
– Strong communication and negotiation skills
– Good ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships
– Professional proficiency in English
– Good organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise independently
– Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a high level of responsibility

Your profile:
– Business-oriented and results-driven
– Strong commercial mindset and ability to identify growth opportunities
– Confident in communication with companies, customers, and partners
– Structured, proactive, and able to move sales processes forward
– Strong at building trust and maintaining professional relationships
– Flexible and comfortable working in a growing company where priorities may change
– Motivated by developing new business opportunities and contributing to company growth

What the employer offers:
– Full-time employment
– On-site role based in Stockholm
– Direct cooperation with company management
– Good opportunities for professional growth and development
– Dynamic work environment in a growing company

Important:
This position is part of a project co-financed by the European Union through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The project aims to support third-country nationals in their integration into the Swedish labour market. Participants have a residence permit in Sweden but do not have Swedish citizenship or EU/EEA citizenship