Sales Manager DIY & Professional Nordics/UK

Join our team if you have a great passion for customers, people and growth in the Retail and Professional sectors across Nordics and the UK. At tesa, we are looking for an experienced and people-focused Sales Manager to lead our Retail & Professional business across the Nordics and the UK. In this role, you will have full commercial responsibility for delivering sales growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and developing a high-performing sales team. As a member of the European Sales Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping our commercial direction and ensuring we achieve our ambitious growth targets. Your responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of Key Account Managers and Field Sales Managers. Drive sales growth, profitability and execution across retail and professional channels. Develop and implement sales strategies, business plans and customer growth initiatives. Build strong customer partnerships and support key negotiations. Ensure effective account planning, forecasting and budget management. Drive a data-led sales approach using CRM and other commercial tools. Collaborate closely with marketing, category development, demand planning and customer support teams. Contribute to the overall success of the Nordic & UK sales team. What we are looking for Bachelor's or Master's degree. 7+ years of successful sales experience, including leadership responsibility. At least 3 years of people management experience. Proven ability to develop and execute sales strategies that deliver results. Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Customer-focused with a passion for building long-term partnerships. A pragmatic, self-driven leader with a strong "make it happen" mindset. Fluent in one Scandinavian language. Fluent English, written and spoken. Why join tesa? At tesa, you will join an international business with a strong brand, ambitious growth plans and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, develop talented people and work with colleagues across the Nordics, the UK and beyond. Interested? And ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join tesa and help us grow our people, our customer partnerships, and our business across the Nordics and the UK. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don't wait too long to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.