The Head of Sales is a vital link in the future success of the Polestar brand in Sweden. Polestar will continue to expand with new models in the years to come. This together with our transition to a non-genuine agency model will continue to accelerate our progress as a leader in the automotive industry.

Let us describe the challenge we offer

Polestar Sweden is looking for a dynamic executive with strong commercial experience to turn that experience into a thriving, fast-paced sales organization.

This position is located at our office in Gothenburg, Sweden, with expectations for travel to meet with partners in the market. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. What matters most is that people get the time, and support, to do what needs to be done. And to enjoy doing it, of course

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop and deliver the company’s sales activities.
• Own Polestars’ sales performance; achieving monthly, quarterly and annual sales- and profitability targets.
• Cultivate the day-to-day relationship with Space Partners by steering the operation towards commercial- and customer relationship KPI´s and targets.
• Leverage insights and strategic discussions with key external and internal stakeholders on market opportunities and developments.
• Cooperate with the Operations team to ensure balance flow of production, variant mix, and inventory.
• Manage the fleet team to ensure an optimal sales mix within the corporate channel.
• Lead and develop a team of Regional Managers within your market.
• Develop and maintain a suite of sales reports, including a sales development plan to address any under-performance.
• Part of the Swedish management team.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of experience in a sales role with preferably a bachelor’s degree in business
• You are driven, committed, and have experience driving commerce in the automotive industry
• Proven leader with experience at an automotive OEM, retail experience a plus.
• Your experience hasn’t made you complacent. You are hands on, hardworking, and a demonstrated leader who puts their expertise to work
• Extensive knowledge of sales programs in traditional, digital and social landscapes.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Project management skills: ability to effectively manage many tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to hold trust and accountability with external partners
• Excellent oratory capabilities and experience effectively communicating key messages to a live audience
• Passion and enthusiasm for cars, technology, and new trends
• Exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication together with Swedish. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth-mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress.

People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you?

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it’s filled.

The Polestar journey is an electric one.