ABOUT THE COMPANY

Volvo Autonomous Solutions is a new entity within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer transport and material handling solutions never seen before. They work on autonomous and electric transport solutions that will defy conventions into the future. With entirely new business models and advanced technology, Volvo Autonomous Solutions will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contribute to a society that we all want to live in.
The Mining and Quarry team is responsible for sales, implementations, and operations of tailor made autonomous and electric transport solutions in the mining and quarry segments.
Potential locations for this roles are either Germany (Konz, Hameln, Munchen) or France (Belley).

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Solution Sales Manager in the Mining and Quarry team the following tasks are included:

• Being responsible for the customer buying process at an early stage.
• A combination of acquiring new customers and maintaining existing customer relationships.
• Manage prospects and all related sales activities of our transport solutions.
• Identify new prospects, perform site visits, and conduct site assessments.
• Manage price negotiations as well as the business setup from a to z.
• To offer the best possible solution you will be supported by colleagues within the Solutions team as well from the development departments.
• Work in close collaboration with our customers and, other Volvo Group units and market organizations globally.
• There will be a fair amount of traveling involved in the role.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions see following characteristics as necessary for the role:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in engineering or equivalent.
• Technical and commercial experience as well as industry knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and challenge today’s standards, both technically and commercially.
• Humbleness in your own abilities and prioritize the bigger picture - not placing prestige in being able to handle everything on your own.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel.
• It’s beneficial if the person has some experience in e.g. heavy industry, mining industry, quarrying. It’s important that the person is somewhat familiar with the terminology.
• German/French and English language skills