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Are you attracted to working with bio-based and fossil-free products in an industry undergoing transformation? Then this is an opportunity for you to make a difference and contribute to a greener future!

About the company

Sekab is an innovative and leading producer of fossil-free, high-quality chemicals that contribute to the green transition within the industry. By offering products such as Bioacetaldehyde, Bioethylacetate, and Bioacetic acid – with up to 100% lower carbon footprint than fossil alternatives – Sekab demonstrates that sustainability and performance go hand in hand. With over 100 years of experience and a strong drive to change the market, Sekab is a pioneer in bio-based solutions. Their headquarters and state-of-the-art production facility are located in Örnsköldsvik, where the entire production process is designed with sustainability and circularity in mind at every step.

With clear expansion plans, both in Sweden and internationally, Sekab is ready to meet future challenges and contribute to a more sustainable world. Please read more about Sekab here: www.sekab.com (http://www.sekab.com/)

Emploid has now been entrusted to help Sekab find an Area Sales Manager! As new in the role, you will be offered a thorough introduction at their headquarters in Örnsköldsvik.

About the role

As an Area Sales Manager at Sekab, you will play a key role in the company's continued expansion. In an industry characterized by long and complex sales cycles, you will be the one to open doors, build trust, develop business, and create long-term partnerships with both new and existing customers in the process industry. You will be an important ambassador for Sekab's bio-based products, helping customers transition to fossil-free chemicals. Based in Sweden, you will meet customers in the European market, which means you need to enjoy traveling and spending a lot of time with customers.

More concretely, the role includes:

- Identifying and engaging new customers

- Managing and developing relationships with existing customers

- Close dialogue and collaboration with your colleagues

- Representing Sekab at international conferences and customer meetings

Since you will primarily be engaging customers in Europe, the role involves a high number of travel days. You can expect to be traveling between 70–100 days per year.

About you

We are looking for someone with a high personal drive and a strong desire to create results in an industry where long-term relationships are crucial. Your curiosity and perseverance mean you are eager to understand complex customer needs and industry-specific challenges to offer solutions that truly make a difference. You are a trustworthy and credible communicator with a natural ability to build relationships and create security for customers. You thrive in an international environment where travel is a natural part of the job, and you function well in various cultural, social, and business contexts. You see opportunities in being out with customers and enjoy independently driving sales processes forward with both energy and structure.

Additionally, the following are required for the position:

- Documented sales experience in the process industry

- Very good knowledge of Swedish and English

The following are advantageous:

- Experience in the pulp, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry

- Knowledge of languages other than Swedish and English

- Post-secondary education

Other information

Start: By agreement

Location: Flexible placement, home office

Extent: Full-time, Mon-Fri

Salary: Fixed salary by agreement

The application deadline is 3/2 2025

A background check will be conducted on candidates who proceed in the process.

If you have questions about the position, please email the responsible recruiter Anna Svensson at [email protected]. Please specify which position you are referring to.

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