Arbetsbeskrivning

At SSAB, we believe in creating a more sustainable future—together. We are a trusted partner to our customers, delivering lighter, stronger, and more responsible solutions using high-strength steels. Within our Special Steels division, tubes and profiles play a key role, with products like Hardox® and Strenx® tubes at the forefront. To strengthen our focus and development in this area, we’ve established a global, product-focused sales team that collaborates closely with our regional sales organizations.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the position

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking Area Sales Manager for Tubes & Profiles within Special Steels. In this role, you will lead a dedicated and diverse team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Inside Sales professionals. You’ll be responsible for global tubes and profiles sales and work closely with local colleagues across geographies to support customer success. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on sales leadership in a supportive and innovative environment.

Main responsibilities

• Inspire, support, and lead a team of sales professionals focused on tubes and profiles within Special Steels.
• Identify customer needs and present technical solutions based on Hardox® and Strenx® tubes and profiles that create real value to end users.
• Contribute to the development and execution of our sales strategy in special steel tubes & profiles.
• Oversee sales operations including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, customer development, and performance tracking.
• Be an active member of the Tubes & Profiles, Duroxite, and XMOR sales management team.
• Foster a safe and inclusive work environment, aligned with SSAB’s safety principles.
• Identify new business opportunities through market insights and customer engagement.
• Support team development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Improve sales processes in line with our principles to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure transparent customer documentation and collaboration through Salesforce.
• Promote sustainable business practices in line with SSAB’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards.

About You

• You hold a university degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.
• You bring experience in leading teams with empathy and clarity, aligned with SSAB’s leadership principles.
• You have a background in tubular products and understand the customer landscape.
• You are confident in value-based selling and have a strategic mindset.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, and you’re comfortable negotiating in English. Knowledge of Swedish and/or Finnish is a plus.
• Most importantly, you are curious, inclusive, and motivated by helping others succeed.

Our offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

Profit sharing

Life balance through reduction of working hours

Wellness grants

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Pre-recorded Video Interview

3. Assessments

4. Interview

5. Come and meet us

6. Reference Check

7. Sign

Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.

Got questions about this position?

Contact Sylvia Kedziora Holmqvist, Talent Coordinator, [email protected]

Contact Panu Pitkänen, Hiring manager. Panu is available from 2025-07-28, [email protected]

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Word from your future manager

SSAB Special Steels is valued partner creating lighter solutions together with our customers, regardless of the form or shape of high strength steels. Within Tubes and Profiles portfolio we have unique products that support our customers with this mission. This is a smaller product group, that requires strong technical sales focus and therefore the scope of responsibility for this dedicated team is also broader.

If you are motivated for leading international sales team with global sales responsibility and have passion to work together with our customers to find solutions from our tube offering, this could be your next challenge!

Looking forward to your application.

Panu Pitkänen, Sales Director