Business Development Manager - Sweden

Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Business Development Manager”?Then you might just be the person we are looking for!MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESAssess the market potential and build a business case in collaboration with the ManagerBusiness Development Europe and other stakeholders involved in the expansion in Sweden.Increase sales activity with existing strategic partners.Find and develop new customers (installers, contracts, end users).Partner with customers through a strategic and consultative sales approach comprehendingtheir business needs and priorities to deliver a value-added business solution.Report projects in Salesforce.Be the Sweden reference for trainings to customers.Be the Sweden reference for the BLE system and present it to customers.Meet the targets and actively work with budget.Gather and analyse market information and communicate with Opple stakeholders.Manage internal relationships between channels and departments.Who are we?We are a leading Global lighting company active in over 70 countries. We are always looking for new talents! By becoming part of our energetic team, you can help us reaching our goals in an environment that is more than just a company. You are offered a fulltime job in a passionate, fast-growing company. We are ready to welcome you to our European Team.We dare. We care. We have fun. We are OPPLE.Job requirementsSkills and ExperienceKnowledge of the Lighting Industry.Combined experience in business development, sales and marketing.Good technical understanding.Customer focused with a passion for excellent customer service.International business acumen and with persuasive sales skills have the ability to lead, inspire, partner, and positively influence collaboration, drive results and achieve desired outcomes.Have both long-term thinking and a practical, hands-on mentality.Clear verbal presentation and written communication skills.Experience with Microsoft programs like Excel and Word.Experience with Salesforce is a plus.EducationA Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences (or comparable technical training, further education and long-term experience).LanguagesFluent Swedish and English.PersonalityBe attracted by the challenge to grow and develop the business in Sweden and to be a key person in a successful company.Dynamic, driven, self-initiative and result oriented.A true sales profile. Representative, very service oriented and hunter minded.Autonomous and having a can-do attitude. A problem solver focusing on possibilities and execution.Trust-building, having excellent interpersonal skills and a unifying team spirit.Well structured, good at analyzing, planning and following upApplication ProcessTo apply, please submit the following:CV/resumeCover letterApplications are reviewed regularly. You can expect to hear from us within 5 business days. Promising candidates will be invited to discuss potential opportunities.Not the ideal vacancy for you, but you know the perfect candidate? Share this vacancy via Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.** Unsolicited services or offers from recruitment agencies or intermediaries will not be responded to!