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Skånefrö is one of Sweden's leading seed companies with one of Europe's most modern seed processing facilities. We produce award-winning seeds and biochar for agriculture, football pitches, golf courses, parks, and gardens. We are a customer-oriented and grounded company with a strong commitment to climate issues. What drives us is the pursuit of the highest possible quality throughout the entire chain – and it is no coincidence that our grass seed has been rated best in test by Råd&Rön and that we have the purest seed – far exceeding EU standards. Our biochar was the first in Sweden to become EBC-certified. Our office is located in the beautiful nature of Tommarp on Österlen. Visit our website for more information at www.skanefro.se (https://www.skanefro.se).

Driven Business Area Manager for Successful Skånefrö – Österlen

Are you a skilled leader with strong business acumen? Do you want to take full responsibility for a successful Österlen-based company with innovative and award-winning products? Do you also love doing business and developing your sales organization? Then read on! Skånefrö is now looking for a Business Area Manager with responsibility for the Green Surface area. You will become part of an innovative company that has been at the forefront for nearly a hundred years – while staying rooted and firmly planted in the Scania soil.

You have full responsibility for the Green Surface business on both the consumer and professional sides. In your role, you work operationally and close to the business, especially in the build-up phase, and drive the business in line with Skånefrö's goals, values, and growth plan. You have personnel responsibility within your business area and are a key player in the management team where you contribute to Skånefrö's continued development. You are offered a broad and exciting role where you combine leadership and business strategy, while also helping to build a greener future!

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for the Green Surface area, ensuring a profitable, structured, and prioritized business in daily operations and over time.
• Responsible for sales, results, and development within Green Surface, thereby contributing to Skånefrö's revenue and profit targets.
• Responsible for budget, forecasting, follow-up, and analysis of the business.
• Ensure that the assortment and offers are competitive and adapted to market needs and the business's priorities.
• Develop existing and complementary businesses and contribute to more customer relationships.
• Own and develop the customer structure within Green Surface, actively process the market, drive business, and negotiate.
• Responsible for the overall marketing strategy and activities, including online, with a focus on sales and growth.
• Ensure collaboration between business, assortment, purchasing, and production.
• Develop your team and match competencies and roles according to the business process.
• Participate in the management team and contribute to business strategies.

Your profile:

You have a suitable university education and previous experience in business development, sales, and/or marketing. We would like you to have industry knowledge and an interest in different types of outdoor environments such as football pitches, golf courses, parks, and other green areas. You have good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing.

You are a structured person with strong drive, a clear business focus, and natural leadership. You have the ability to coach and inspire your employees, as well as to communicate clearly and build relationships both internally and externally. You are used to working strategically and can handle several areas of responsibility simultaneously.

About the position:

The position is a permanent full-time employment located in Tommarp. There is an opportunity for some remote work and to work from home when traveling.

In this recruitment, Skånefrö collaborates with Standby Workteam. We work with continuous selection and you are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible. For more information about the position, please contact Kristian Berglund at 0709-605 372.

We look forward to receiving your application!