Do you want to lead and develop the future of automation business in the Nordics – within a global, technology-leading group?

We are now looking for a Head of Automation Business – Region Nordics with overall responsibility for growth, profitability, and delivery within automation and intralogistics.

In this role, you hold full P&L responsibility and lead the business cross-functionally across sales, solution design, and project execution. You drive the business for both brands Linde Material Handling and STILL, both strategically and operationally, build strong customer relationships, and develop high-performing teams in close collaboration with regional and international colleagues within KION ITS EMEA.

We offer:

Your mission
You have full P&L responsibility and lead the business cross-functionally across sales, solution design, project execution, and service. You drive the business both strategically and operationally, build strong customer relationships, and develop high-performing teams in close cooperation with regional and international colleagues within KION ITS EMEA.

• Responsible for business performance, results, and growth within the Automation Business Unit in the Nordics
• Drive and execute the regional business and sales strategy
• Develop customer relationships, key accounts, and new business opportunities
• Ensure competitive automation solutions and successful project deliveries
• Lead and develop teams within Sales, Solution Design, Project Management, and Service
• Contribute to strengthening customers’ competitiveness through new technology and innovation

You will work in an international environment with close group collaboration, while also leading a team of eight employees in day-to-day operations. You report to Vice President KION ITS EMEA Nordic Markets in a clear matrix line to Head of Automated & Integrated Solutions – Region Central Europe & Nordic Markets.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Who are you?
You hold a relevant technical university degree and have solid experience within automation, intralogistics, or material handling. You combine strong commercial acumen with technical understanding and have documented leadership experience. You are accustomed to working in international environments and thrive in roles with significant responsibility and autonomy. Experience working with SAP is considered a merit.

Our offer
By joining us, you become part of one of Sweden’s – and the world’s – strongest companies within the material handling industry and work with leading global brands. Our employees contribute every day to enabling our customers to operate their material handling in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective way.

We offer:
• A key role with significant strategic and operational responsibility
• An international, innovative, and growing environment
• High degree of freedom under responsibility
• Close collaboration with engaged colleagues and management across the group
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development

We believe diversity is a key success factor and actively promote equality in a work environment where every contribution matters. We hope you share our commitment to an inclusive culture and workplace.

Preferred location is Örebro, but Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö are also possible.

The role includes travel, mainly within Sweden, but also within the Nordics and occasionally elsewhere in Europe.

Additional information
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Bert Zwep (English), Head of Automated & Integrated Solutions – Region Central Europe & Nordic Markets,
bert.zwep@kiongroup.com

or

Thomas Hasche, Vice President – KION ITS EMEA Nordic Markets,
thomas.hasche@kiongroup.com, +46 70 234 42 45

Would you like to be part of our success journey and work with world-class material handling solutions?