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You will lead a competent and diverse team, supporting our customers and sales colleagues throughout the entire customer journey. From assisting shipyards and ship owners during the design phase, guiding them through the purchase and installation of the PureBallast system, to providing operational support and ensuring optimal performance throughout the vessel’s lifetime, your leadership will be key. As the new manager, you are expected to develop a compelling team vision, embrace change, and dynamically lead your team into new areas that actively support sales and new business approaches. Your leadership will inspire the team to embrace new opportunities and drive growth with energy and adaptability. The team is part of the PureBallast Global Sales and Customer Support organization and plays an integral role within the broader PureBallast team. You are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and have the ability to inspire your team to do the same. Driven by customer feedback, you will support our sales team and proactively strengthen customer satisfaction and loyalty through your initiatives. Claim handling and process improvements are also under your responsibility, as they are essential for creating a positive customer experience. You will interact directly with customers worldwide, as well as with Alfa Laval Sales Companies and PureBallast functions, including our factory in Qingdao and the research and development team in Stockholm. You will lead a team of approximately 10 direct reports based in Asia and report to the Head of Global Sales & Customer Support.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a strong pro-active team and lead them supporting our shipyard and ship owner customers in their full customer journey
Being an inspiring leader, clearly articulate a forward-thinking vision for the team in a highly dynamic and demanding business environment
Be dynamic, creative and close to the market to capture new solutions for our shipyard and ship owner customers to differentiate ourselves against competition
Strengthen customer loyalty through pro-active initiatives
Strategic claims management to achieve excellent customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement and cost reduction
Provide feedback for product and service offer improvements based on own and customer feedback
Provide product information and when applicable training to end customers and sales companies
Develop and execute annual tactical plans for the department
Requirements:
University degree within Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or relevant background
Preferably experience in the maritime industry within technical development and service & sales processes
A genuine interest and understanding of the sales and customer perspective
A genuine interest in people and inspiring leadership skills
Experience in building and maintaining dynamic, pro-active teams
Strong business acumen and customer focus
Solid technical understanding and interest, while being able to see the big picture
Excellent English skills in written and spoken language
Confident and effective in a highly international environment
Pro-active mindset
Instinctive ability to network and connect with others