VP Marketing, Global Sales & Service

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.  

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.  

About the Job  

At Alfa Laval, our Global Sales & Service (GSS) organization is looking for a Vice President Marketing to drive, motivate, and inspire our global marketing organization, as our previous VP has taken on an exciting new opportunity within the company. In GSS, our marketing focus is dedicated to strategic market insight, works  closely with our Sales & Service  organization to ensure full funnel management and customer experience powered by digital innovation.  

As the VP Marketing  in GSS Alfa Laval, you will report to the EVP GSS, who is part of the Group Management Team, and you will be a key member of the GSS Management Team. Your primary mission is to ensure that the Marketing function continues its transformation to be a true business enabler that provides top-tier  expertise  and execution to the line of business, to drive  growth.

You will act as the vital bridge between the GSS marketing teams and the Marketing & Communication functions across our three business divisions (Energy, Food & Pharma and Ocean) and the Group.  You will  directly manage  a  core team of  ca 10 professionals  in  the different  disciplines and  provide  the functional  expertise  to  set the agenda of the regional marketing organizations.  And you will be instrumental in  creating direction, connection  and  co-drive the strong regional and local marketeers in our  9 Regions and 21 Sales Companies (ca. 130 colleagues) 

Key Responsibilities:  

 - Strategic Alignment & Planning: Support business managers in creating robust business plans to ensure double-digit growth. Ensure local  regions  have  marketing  plans that align with both local needs and central Business Division strategies.  

-Digital Customer Journey: Define strategies to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, and boost sales.   

-Funnel  Management: Own and optimize the end-to-end lead-to-opportunity management process (creation, qualification, and follow-up) to accelerate commercial growth.  

- Market Insight & Business Analysis: Systematically collect and analyze market data to extract relevant insights to drive key business decisions. Provide governance and platforms for business managers to make data-driven decisions.  

- Drive improvements in Alfa Laval’s commercial discipline and approach.  

- Take the GSS role in the company-wide  Marketing Board that has  the  functional  oversight of  the marketing related areas  across  the Group.  

Who You Are  

You bring a proven track record of driving business growth by leading a marketing function in a global B2B, matrix organization, backed by deep business curiosity and a drive for innovation. You are a transformational leader who excels at collaborating with other areas and coaching teams as they navigate complexity and change in a cross-functional organization. You have excellent stakeholder management skills and are a strong, visionary communicator. You thrive in multicultural environments and are passionate about developing people and shaping the future of marketing. 

Core Competencies we look for:  

 Customer Focus: Eager to deeply understand and optimize the customer journey.  

Business Acumen: Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.  

Drive for Results: A hands-on approach to lead generation and online sales.  

Leading Others & Self: A role model who inspires at all levels.  

Networking & Influencing: Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across local lines of business and central divisions.  

What’s in it for you?  

 We offer an exciting, high-impact position in an inclusive and innovative, global  environment. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of marketing within GS&S  in Alfa Laval, driving  initiatives  that directly impact  Alfa Laval’s global success and our  strategic  journey  as a Transition Leader. The position is ideally  located  in one  of our main  sites in the Nordic countries (Lund, Flemingsberg or Soborg).    

For more information, please contact  

Talent Acquisition, Melissa Minaya, [email protected]  

For union information in Sweden, please contact    

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, [email protected]   
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, [email protected]   

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, [email protected]  

Please  submit  your application as soon as possible, but no later than April 16th.  We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As part of our commitment to maintaining  a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!