Key Account Manager - Germany

Preem is Sweden’s largest fuel company. Our vision is to lead the transition toward a sustainable society. By 2035 Preem will produce 5 million cubic meters of renewable fuels and achieve climate neutrality. Our two refineries are among the most modern and environmentally adapted in Europe with a refining capacity of over 18 million cubic meters per year. The business we are in includes trading, production, distribution and sales. We refine and sell fuel, heating and lubricating oil as well as other products to companies and individuals.

Two thirds of our production is exported to the international market, mainly to northwestern Europe. Preem has a nationwide service network in Sweden with 520 filling stations for private and commercial traffic. Preem has around 1,500 employees, of which 1,100 work at our refineries. In 2023, Preem’s turnover was SEK 138 billion.

Do you want to be part of the transition towards a sustainable society?

We are now looking for a Key Account Manager to build and develop the local business in Germany. An exciting opportunity to expand Preem’s business within the bio- and liquid fuels industry in Central Europe. You will be responsible for sales to local customers – e.g wholesalers, resellers and retailers. 

The position is located in Hamburg, Germany. Travel is expected with this role.

What we offer

You will be part of an exciting journey building this new entity, with all the benefits of being part of an ambitious and established organization. We are working towards a climate-neutral value chain by 2035, and you will be collaborating with driven and competent colleagues in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway.

Preem offers a position with great potential to grow and develop. In this key role you can make a difference and will have a significant impact on the development of Preem´s local business. 

To read more about Preem, please click here . 

Specific tasks & responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities in the biofuels/ liquid fuels industry in mainly Germany, but also in other central European markets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies in line with Preem's strategy. 
• Sell Preem's products and solutions to primarily new customers and build a portfolio of customers with a focus on biofuels.
• Create and maintain strong business relationships and networks with a long term perspective.

Your background, competences & skills

• 5-10 years relevant experience in sales and commercial roles in the liquid fuels industry, focusing on the local market (wholesalers, resellers, retailers). 
• Strategic and commercial experience and mindset with an extensive professional network.
• Regional experience, including language and cultural understanding.
• Native level language skills in German.
• Strong professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge in ERP system and MS Office applications.

Meritorious

• Multilingual capabilities.
• Experience in the biofuels/green energy sector including e.g. reporting, regulations, and sustainability requirements for biofuels (reduction obligations, sales requirements, Fit for 55’ and other EU regulations).
• Familiar with local laws and regulations linked to sustainability and renewable products.

This is you

• A doer and an executor who turns strategy into actions.
  
• Independent and self-driven.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Skilled relationship builder, both internally and externally.
• Solution-oriented, motivated and driven by achieving goals, ensuring growth, personal development and learning.
• Unpretentious.
• Resilient.

Next step

We're looking forward to your application as soon as possible, but no later than February 10th. You apply by answering selection questions and by including your CV. Selections and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period.

As Preem conducts a socially important activity, a background check is always carried out. Preem is also partly a security-classified company, and a security check with a register check can therefore be carried out if necessary. The security assessment is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act.

If you have any questions about the position feel free to reach out to Audun Enger-Olsen, Direct Supervisor and Country Manager Norway at audun.enger-olsen@preem.no or Caroline Ohlsson, Recruitment Partner at caroline.ohlsson@preem.se or +46761489299.

We're looking forward to hear from you!