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Bengt Olander
Senior Partner, Gothenburg
Bengt Olander
Senior Partner, Gothenburg
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International Sales Manager

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Our client is a well-established, privately owned Swedish manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, sold internationally through a global network of distributors. The company holds a strong premium position in its niche and has a clear strategy for continued growth. The organization is small, hands-on, and genuinely international, with a close-knit culture.

The Role

  • Manage and develop long-term relationships with international distributors
  • Set expectations and monitor distributor sales performance
  • Train and support distributors on products and applications
  • Identify and develop new distributors in assigned markets
  • Represent the company at international trade shows
  • Work closely with customer service on quotes and order processing

Your Profile

  • A proven track record in international sales, ideally in a channel manager or distributor-facing role
  • Comfortable working in a small, hands-on organization with broad personal responsibility
  • Independent, structured, and driven, with a genuine interest in building relationships
  • Fluent English at the negotiation level; additional languages are a plus
  • Willingness to travel extensively, approximately 35–40 travel days per year

What Is Offered

  • A key role in the international growth of a respected premium brand
  • Well-known products that enjoy a strong reputation among end customers
  • An attractive, performance-based bonus model
  • A small, international, and genuinely collaborative company culture

Practical Details

  • Location: Stockholm , Sweden (on-site)
  • Reports to the CEO
  • Travel Approx . 35–40 days per year
  • Start As soon as possible, by agreement
  • Selection Ongoing – apply as soon as possible

Application and Contact

Applications, including a resume and a short cover letter, are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Consultants in charge:

Per Jerndahl  per.jerndahl@basedonpeople.se

Ulf Lindén  ulf.linden@basedonpeople.se

This position is filled

For more information

Bengt Olander

Senior Partner
, 
Gothenburg

Bengt Olander

Senior Partner
, 
Gothenburg

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