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 leading the transition towards a sustainable society?

We are now looking for a Country Manager to establish and run the local business in Germany. An exciting opportunity to expand Preem’s business within the bio- and liquid fuels industry in Central Europe.

The position is located in Hamburg, Germany. An office will be arranged for the German team.

What we offer

You’ll be a part of a journey building and scaling this new entity, but with all the benefits that comes with being a part of an ambitious and established organization. You’ll be a part of a transition towards a climate-neutral value chain (2035) working together with driven and competent colleagues.

Preem offers a position with great potential to grow and develop, both as a leader and an ‘intraprenuer.’

Specific tasks & responsibilities

• Responsibility for establishing and running the Preem local business in Germany including the office in Hamburg
• Identify and develop business opportunities in the biofuels/ liquid fuels industry in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Develop and implement sales strategies in line with Preem's strategy
• Sell Preem's products and solutions to mainly new but also existing customers
• Navigate and comply with local laws and regulations within sustainability and renewable products
• Maintain and carry out work according to company values and culture
• Sales- and marketing budget
• Ensure customer satisfaction and deliver on commitments
• Create and maintain strong business relationships and network

Your background, competences & skills

• Commercial experience in the fuels industry market
• Proven track record of successfully increasing sales results
• Broad understanding of the various parts and processes of the company (sales, marketing, customer support, and customer success)
• Strategic and commercial experience and mindset
• Extensive professional network
• Familiar with reporting, regulations, and sustainability requirements for biofuels (e.g., reduction obligations, sales requirements, etc.)
• International or regional experience, including language and cultural understanding
• ERP system and MS Office applications (hygiene factors)

Meritorious

• Experience with reporting, regulations, and sustainability requirements for biofuels (e.g., reduction obligations, sales requirements, etc.).
• Multilingual capabilities
• Experience in the biofuels/green energy sector
• Experience in similar leading roles, with a solid understanding of the requirements to run operations in each respective country, including formalities and compliance

This is you

• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Result oriented
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strategic acumen with a commercial mindset (analytical and logical abilities)
• A doer and an executor who turns strategy into actions
• Independent and results-oriented
• Skilled relationship builder, both internally and externally
• Solution-oriented and resilient with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Motivated and driven by growth, development and learning while leading yourself and others without prestige

Next step

We're looking forward to your application as soon as possible, but no later than November 22nd.

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 Elin Jerklind Dybeck, Recruitment Partner at elin.jerklind@preem.se or +46709961842

We're looking forward to hear from you!