Regional Sales Manager - European Graduate Program

at  SSAB

Location: Helsinki
Country: Finland
Application due date: 2025-02-28 23:59:59 UTC
In your new position, you will work as a part of a domestic sales organization. You are responsible for on-going profitable customer relationships management and looking for new customers according to SSAB Europe strategy.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the program and position
The European Graduate Program is designed to attract and develop newly graduated talent to ensure SSAB’s future critical competencies. Over 14 months, you will participate in workshops and lectures that provide in-depth knowledge of SSAB’s operations, leadership practices, and a wide network of professional contacts.
The program includes visits to SSAB’s production sites in Finland and Sweden, as well as an individual trip to a business location of particular interest. Throughout the program, you will be paired with a senior mentor who offers personalized guidance and support. The program concludes with a final presentation to SSAB’s management team, where you will share your learnings and experiences.
As a Regional Sales Manager within the sales function, you have the responsibility to develop the sales of the wide range of steel grades with particular focus on our Premium brands and Zero products. The daily work consists of making offers and orders, preparing sales agreements and developing activities together with the customers and different stakeholders. You will analyze and develop the strategy to increase end-user reach.
You are part of a team of 15 people who are responsible for the sales to the customers. The position requires travelling in Finland.
Main responsibilities
Sales planning and sales to named customers
Develop customer relationships
Identify new product development or service concept possibilities, focusing on the fossil free steel and SSAB Zero products
About You
Education *Recently graduated: maximum 24 months since graduation
Fluent Finnish and English skills
To enjoy SSAB and be able to take advantage of this program to its fullest you also need to
Have good cultural awareness and willingness to work internationally
Have flexibility and ability to handle rapidly changing conditions
Have the ambition to drive development and improvement for both you and the company
Have ability to see the big picture
Be an excellent team player with a driven mindset
Have excellent communication and interaction skills
Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
The program offers you
A 14-month kickstart to your development in an international company and environment
Permanent employment at SSAB after 6 months fixed-term contract with a market-relevant salary
Internal senior mentoring individually selected for you
Digital meetings with other participants to learn about different areas within SSAB
Planned physical visits to chosen SSAB sites, called Base Camp
Presentations, exchanging experiences and leadership tools
A customized study trip tailored to suit you and your development
A broad international network
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Digital assesments
3. Interview
4. Reference Check
5. Health Examination
5. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process. The health check also includes drug testing.
Got questions about this position?
Jarkko Tynys, email jarkko.tynys@ssab.com, phone + 358 400 763 503.
We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.
Word from your future manager
In our team, the work is self-directed, but you have an experienced team around you, so support is available when needed.
In addition to sales, Regional Sales Manager’s tasks also include cooperation with various stakeholders and your own team. As a Sales Manager you constantly learn new things about customers, production processes and products.
As an employee of SSAB, you get the opportunity to work in a rapidly changing steel company and participate in developing the fossil-free steel market.
Feel free to contact me, I will be happy to tell you more about the open position!
Jarkko Tynys
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