Managing Director Mid Europe

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.​

Background
Alfa Laval Mid Europe is responsible of sales, marketing, and service across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Together with you, we will continue to create the ultimate customer experience. We have around 240 employees with our Head Quarters based in Hamburg, Germany.

Our vison in Mid Europe is that we are a successful team, creating excellent customer experiences through our competence, offering, and availability. Together, we accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

Are you ready for the challenge?

About the job
As Managing Director for Mid Europe, you are responsible for overseeing and leading the sales and service operations on a global scale. This role involves strategic planning, setting goals, and ensuring the effective execution of sales and service initiatives to drive revenue and customer satisfaction.

The transformation has started, and you will be joining us to keep moving it forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business drive: Keen interest in driving transformation while having the customer in mind.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategies to expand the company's global sales and services footprint.
• Efficiency: Own the continuous improvement process in the organisation with a strong focus on the market.
• Market Expansion: Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for market growth in various international markets, especially our Food & Water and Energy divisions.
• Revenue Generation: Meeting or exceeding global sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Adaptability: Navigating and adapting to the challenges of diverse global markets, including cultural differences and varying business practices.
• Team Leadership: Leading and managing a team of sales and service professionals across Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
• Customer Relationship Management: Ensuring strong customer relationships by delivering high-quality services and products.

You will play a crucial role in shaping the company's international presence and ensuring its success in a competitive global marketplace.

This role is based in Hamburg and reports to the Norther Europe Cluster President and Managing Director Nordic, Patricio Lezica.

Who you are
You're strategic and have a great sense of teamwork. Your vision is clear, but your execution is even better.
You have great leadership skills and an excellent drive for change and transformation. You cherish growth and evolution in the organisation you take part in. You're proactive, engaged and motivated by challenges, which makes you sharp in your performance.

What you know
Proven track record as a senior leader in a global context (preferably with experience in the DACH region), and strong knowledge of the German market. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building strong, lasting relationships. Demonstrated passion for driving growth initiatives and expanding market presence.

Strategic mindset, capable of translating vision into actionable plans with a customer-centric focus. Proven track record of leading and driving change and business transformation.

What's in it for you?
We offer you many interesting challenges and opportunities in an international, open, and friendly climate where we help each other to grow, develop and create value for our customers. But what's really for you is the challenge to drive our global success to new heights.

For more information, please contact
Norther Europe Cluster President and Managing Director Nordic, Patricio Lezica,
HR Business Partner UK&I and NEU Cluster Lead, Anna Gillard,
Talent Acquisition Manager, Sweden, Melissa Minaya,

Please send your application and resume through the link no later than 5th of November 2025

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

We look forward to hearing from you soon