Vacant job

Are you a relationship-building and business-driven person who wants to contribute to the development of future sustainable infrastructure? Do you want to work closely with technical experts and help customers ensure the quality of products and systems within water technology, heating/sanitation, district heating, and other critical infrastructure systems? Then this could be your next challenge!

RISE is now looking for a salesperson for our operations within testing, control, and inspection. You will be a key person in developing the business towards manufacturers, suppliers, and actors within water, energy, installation, and infrastructure. The role belongs to the Department of Infrastructure and Concrete Construction, with placement at one of our offices, such as Gothenburg or Borås.

About us  RISE is Sweden's research institute and innovation partner. Our mission is to strengthen the innovation capacity of the business sector and public sector and contribute to a sustainable, resilient, and competitive society.

In the field of community building, we work to ensure that important infrastructures – such as water supply, energy systems, buildings, and transport solutions – are robust, safe, and future-proof.

The Department of Infrastructure and Concrete Construction works with research, testing, certification, and inspection activities to ensure quality, function, and long-term sustainability in products and systems used within the infrastructure area.

We work with:

• Testing and verification of water products, heating, and sanitation components

• Control inspections and audits at manufacturers and importers

• Quality assurance and functional testing of district heating products and water systems

• Laboratory testing and advanced measuring equipment for evaluating product performance

Our operations in testing, control, and inspection contribute to improving the quality and safety of products and systems, enabling sustainable and efficient community development, and creating security for users, authorities, and industry actors.

Our customers are both national and international and span manufacturers, contractors, clients, industry organizations, and authorities. About the role  As a salesperson with us, you play a central role in driving and developing the business within testing, control, and inspection. You work closely with technicians, engineers, and project managers to understand customer needs and match them with our experts' competencies.

Your main tasks:

• Identify, process, and develop new customers and business opportunities

• Build long-term relationships with manufacturers, importers, and industry actors

• Drive the entire sales process – from first contact to contract and follow-up

• Develop customer-specific solutions together with our technical experts

• Be responsible for quotation work, calculations, and customer dialogue

• Participate in industry fairs, networking events, and marketing activities

• Promote RISE's services in testing, inspection, and verification

The role involves significant personal responsibility and freedom to plan your work. Travel occurs in connection with customer meetings, both within Sweden and internationally, as we collaborate with customers worldwide. Who are you?  You are a social, communicative, and business-driven person with the ability to build trust and long-term customer relationships. You are curious about technology and thrive in a role where you can combine customer contact with problem-solving.

Qualifications – requirements for the role

• Post-secondary education in sales or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of experience in technical and value-based sales

• Good understanding of technical products, preferably within water, energy, installation/ plumbing, or infrastructure

• Experience with pricing strategies and the ability to independently drive business from the first dialogue to closure

• Experience with CRM systems and digital sales tools

• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English

• Driver's license B

Desirable experiences

• Experience from testing, inspection, or certification activities

• Knowledge of regulations and standards within the water and plumbing area

• An established network within the water, energy, or infrastructure sector

• Practical experience in the operational craft of marketing and communication work, such as planning and executing fairs, managing mailings, and organizing web and video meetings. Are we right for each other?  At RISE, we embrace diversity and are convinced that it contributes to an innovative environment where we collectively challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. With us, passionate problem solvers come together to solve some of the world's most important, and perhaps most enjoyable, problems. You will work in a dynamic environment that provides you with opportunities for both professional and personal development. With us, you will have the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden's research institute and innovation partner.

Welcome with your application!  Does this sound interesting and do you want to know more? Feel free to contact department head Maciej Zakrzewski at 010–5165045

Please note that a practical test (fictional case) may be applicable to final candidates.

The application deadline is January 10, 2026. Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period. Start date according to agreement.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO 010 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010–5165161.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are kindly declined as we comply with the Public Procurement Act.