Head of Mobile Power Solutions South Europe

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. Lead commercial growth across South Europe Volvo Penta is looking for a Head of Mobile Power Solutions South Europe – to lead our commercial organization and business agenda across Southern Europe. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for Sales, Service Market, and Business Support across the region. You will play a key role in shaping and executing the regional strategy, driving profitable growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and developing a high-performing organization. You will lead the commercial business for Volvo Penta’s Mobile Power Solutions, supporting customers across demanding industrial applications with a portfolio that includes on- and off-highway engines, axles, transmissions, and complete driveline systems. Our solutions serve a broad range of applications, including construction, material handling, agriculture, mining, and other industrial segments. The role combines strategic leadership, commercial execution, customer engagement, and organizational development, with a strong focus on creating long-term value for our customers and Volvo Penta. Your mission As Head of Mobile Power Solutions South Europe, you will have overall responsibility for the regional commercial agenda, ensuring that Sales, Service Market, and Business Support work together as one integrated organization to deliver customer value and profitable growth. You will translate Volvo Penta’s global direction into a clear regional strategy, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure strong execution in the market. A key part of the role will be to further develop our business with existing OEM customers and distributors while identifying and winning new customers and opportunities in established and adjacent industrial markets. You will also play an important role in positioning Volvo Penta for the future of industrial power, including the transition toward more sustainable and electrified solutions. Key responsibilities & Required qualification Define and execute the South Europe commercial strategy for Mobile Power Solutions in alignment with Volvo Penta’s global objectives. Lead the regional Sales, Service Market, and Business Support organization, ensuring clear direction, strong collaboration, and accountability for results. Drive sustainable and profitable growth through existing customers, new customer acquisition, channel development, and adjacent market opportunities. Build and strengthen strategic relationships with OEMs, distributors, key accounts, and other industrial stakeholders. Act as a senior commercial partner to customers, understanding their businesses, applications, and future needs. Lead and support complex commercial activities, including quotation strategy, pricing, negotiations, contracts, and business planning. Develop the Service Market and aftermarket business to strengthen customer relationships and create long-term lifecycle value. Ensure robust forecasting, pipeline management, sales planning, and commercial performance follow-up. Monitor market trends, customer needs, technology developments, and competitive dynamics and translate insights into commercial actions. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing organization, building capabilities and creating a culture of customer focus, accountability, collaboration, and continuous development. Work closely with global and cross-functional teams to translate customer and market needs into business opportunities and successful solutions. Support Volvo Penta’s transition toward more sustainable power solutions, including opportunities related to electrification and new technologies. Who you are This position is open to all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all genders. You are an experienced commercial leader with a strong customer orientation, strategic mindset, and proven ability to deliver results through people. You understand complex B2B industrial businesses and are comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. You can engage with senior executives at OEMs and distributors while providing clear direction and support to your organization. You are a leader who creates clarity, builds trust, and brings people together around a common direction. You combine commercial drive with the ability to understand technical products, customer applications, and changing market dynamics. Most importantly, you are motivated by building businesses and developing people, not simply managing sales. Required qualifications Proven experience in a senior commercial, sales, or business leadership position. Strong track record of delivering profitable growth in a B2B industrial environment. Experience leading and developing commercial teams, ideally across sales, service market/aftermarket, and business support. Experience with OEM customers and/or dealer/distributor networks. Strong negotiation, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, including forecasting, pipeline management, and business planning. Experience operating effectively within an international and matrix organization. Strong understanding of technical products, complex sales environments, and customer applications. Fluent in English and Italian; both are mandatory. Spanish and/or French language skills are an advantage. Willingness and ability to travel frequently across South Europe. What’s in it for you? Preferred qualifications Experience within off-highway, mobile power, industrial equipment, engines, driveline systems, construction, agriculture, mining, or related industries. Experience with OEM business models, channel development, dealer management, or strategic key accounts. Experience developing aftermarket/service market businesses. Exposure to electromobility, electrification, or the transition toward sustainable power solutions. International leadership experience. University degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Key competencies Leadership & team development Strategic thinking Commercial excellence Customer orientation Business acumen Collaboration & influence Accountability & results orientation Technical curiosity & change leadership Location & travel The position is based in Milan, Italy, with frequent travel across South Europe, particularly Italy, France, and Spain, as well as occasional international travel. Reports to: Vice President, Mobile Power Solutions / Volvo Penta Industrial Our commitment At Volvo Penta, we believe that diversity in experience, background, and perspective drives innovation and success. We are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the markets and customers we serve. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us better understand and serve our customers around the world. What do we offer? In line with our commitment to pay transparency and internal equity, the salary range for this position is €78.504 – €107.943 gross annual salary (RAL). Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, competencies, and overall fit for the role. The total reward package also includes a company car, in line with company policies, and a 20% annual target bonus. Interested? If you are an experienced commercial leader looking for the opportunity to lead a regional organization, shape the commercial strategy, and contribute to the future of sustainable industrial power solutions, we would like to hear from you. Join Volvo Penta and help us grow our business, develop our people, and shape the next generation of mobile power solutions. For further information about the position, please contact: Anders Korandsson VP Industrial Sales [email protected] We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Volvo Penta , a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.