SSAB - Area Sales Manager - Duroxite

SSAB is a highly specialized global steel company driven by close relationships with customers. We are now looking for an Area Sales Manager for Duroxite within our Special Steels division. Duroxite is a premium overlay product that complements the Hardox offering and is the preferred solution for wear situations requiring overlay technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow global sales of Duroxite in collaboration with local sales organizations.

At SSAB, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages all voices to be heard.

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

As the Area Sales Manager for Duroxite, you will play a key role in shaping and growing the global sales and strategy for the Duroxite product line. You will work closely with local SSAB Special Steels (SSS) organizations in each Sales Area, provide them with information and tools to be successful with reaching our targets. You will be contributing to the overall sales strategy of Duroxite and supporting its successful implementation together with product management, marketing, supply chain and other related functions.

You will be part of the Tubes & Profiles, Duroxite and XMOR Sales area management team, reporting to the Sales Director.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to drive sales development of Duroxite.
• Contribute to and support the strategy development and implementation for Duroxite.
• Oversee sales planning including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, customer development, and performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities for product upgrades through field analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable sales and development activities.
• Support regional sales organizations and Hardox Wearparts in executing the sales strategy.
• Enhance product and segment knowledge within the Special Steels organization.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key customers and promote value creation through business optimization.
• Lead cross-functional teams and respond to market changes based on customer feedback and competitor analysis.

About You

• University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in collaborative environments.
• Strategic mindset with a strong understanding of business and finance.
• Familiarity with the wear segment and overlay applications, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in developing and executing sales strategies in a global context.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive business practices.

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, sylvia.kedziora.holmqvist@ssab.com

Contact Panu Pitkänen, Hiring manager. Panu is available from 2025-07-28, panu.pitkanen@ssab.com

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Word from your future manager

Duroxite is premium overlay complementing our Hardox offer. Our objective is to grow Duroxite to a position where it’s recognized as industry standard for high quality and customer value like Hardox is for wearplate. SSAB Special Steels has exceptional reach to wear segments, and now we look for a team player who will drive the Duroxite sales and market position together with our local sales teams.

If you are looking for an international sales role with own product and global sales responsibility, and you are motivated with working in multicultural environments, this might be your next career opportunity! Looking forward to your application.

Panu Pitkänen,Sales Director

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company that builds a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world through value added steel products and services. Working with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, largely eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB’s leadership position and our comprehensive, sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on our journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.