Vice President Marketing and Communication – Sandvik Coromant

At Sandvik Coromant, we don’t just imagine the future of manufacturing — we shape it. As the global leader in metal cutting solutions, we are leading the transformation toward more sustainable, digital, and automated manufacturing. Our customers rely on us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and our people make that ambition a reality. We are now looking for a Vice President Marketing and Communication to take a leading role in shaping how Sandvik Coromant connects strategy, brand, customer value and culture — and to help drive our continued transformation and growth. About the role As Vice President Marketing and Communication, you are a key member of the Sandvik Coromant Management Group, reporting directly to the President. You provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for our global marketing, communication and brand agenda, ensuring a unified and impactful approach across all customer and employee touchpoints. You lead a global, multidisciplinary organization of +70 people covering brand and marketing strategy, demand marketing, content and channels, internal communication, media and external relations, and digital go-to-market transformation. In close collaboration with Sales, Product & Solutions Management, IT and Group functions, you translate business strategy into customer centric, data-driven and measurable outcomes. A central part of the role is leading the digital transformation of go-to-market, including the development of the web in close partnership with Information Technology. You are accountable for media relations and reputation management, ensuring a strong, credible and consistent external presence. Change and crisis communication is central to the role, supporting leaders through change. You balance a yearly communication plan with timely responses to organizational needs, especially during change and urgent matters. As a member of the business area Machining Communications, Brand and Marketing Management team, you contribute to the overall Machining communications strategy and governance, and you drive cross-divisional priorities and synergies. In addition, you lead, develop and inspire a high-performing global leadership team, building strong capabilities, engagement and trust. The role also includes responsibility for the Site Management for Sandvik Coromant headquarters in Sandviken, ensuring a safe, engaging and well-functioning workplace. Global travel is part of the role and the location is flexible within Europe. Your profile We are looking for a senior leader who combines a strong strategic perspective with the ability to execute and deliver results in a complex, global environment. You bring extensive experience in marketing, communication, brand and go-to-market leadership, ideally from a global industrial or B2B context. You operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels, communicate with clarity and impact at executive level, and bring a customer-centric, data-driven and digitally curious mindset. An interest in technology and digital development is important, as is the ability to navigate complexity and prioritize what creates the greatest value. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are required. A university degree in Marketing, Business, Communication or a related field is expected. You have more than 15 years of experience. Your leadership behaviors and our culture We believe you are committed to our core values – customer focus, curiosity, responsibility and winning together. We value our leading principles; behaviors demonstrated by our leaders to drive the cultural shift: I apply an end-to-end perspective for real customer value I dare to try, to spark innovation I empower accountable and collaborative high-performing teams I spend time where impact is made – ensuring we win together Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website , LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Gabriella Huss, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, [email protected] We’ve already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts. Hiring Manager Helen Blomqvist - President, Sandvik Coromant Union contacts – Sweden Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70-261 04 82 Carl-Åke Jansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-699 63 47 Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-222 48 55 How to apply Please send us your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than April 17, 2025. Job ID: R0090748. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at [email protected]. Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 people and is represented in more than 130 countries.