Industry Manager, Construction & Heavy Equipment

Yrkesakademin AB · Full-time

Pelle Bergs backe 3, Falun, Sweden

Do you know the construction industry – and want to build business? YrkesAkademin is seeking an Industry Manager, Construction & Heavy Equipment with solid experience from construction or machinery and a strong commercial drive. This is a role for you if you know the industry, understand customer needs, and want to use your knowledge to develop relevant training programs, build relationships, and strengthen YrkesAkademin's position within the construction sector. About YrkesAkademin YrkesAkademin is one of Sweden's largest providers of workplace learning, with approximately 350 employees across the country. We offer labor market training, municipal vocational adult education, and corporate training. Each year, we help over 10,000 people find their way to new employment. Your Assignment As Industry Manager, Construction & Heavy Equipment, you have a dual role. You are YrkesAkademin's industry expert in construction and machinery, while also being a driving force in developing our customer relationships and corporate business within the area. You stay close to industry developments and help us ensure that our training programs meet market needs and requirements. At the same time, you actively work with both new and existing customers – from identifying competency needs to developing proposals, quotes, and driving the dialogue forward. You work nationally and collaborate closely with our local operations, trainers, managers, and sales organization. Key Responsibilities Actively develop new and existing corporate customers. Identify customer needs and develop relevant training solutions and quotes. Build long-term relationships with companies and other industry stakeholders. Represent YrkesAkademin in industry councils, at trade fairs, and in other external forums. Provide internal support on training content, quality, regulations, and industry requirements. Develop and ensure quality of training programs and learning materials. Manage contacts and regulations related to, among others, BYN and TYA. When needed, conduct training in the field yourself. Your Profile We are looking for you who: Have extensive experience from construction, machinery, or a related area within the construction industry. Have experience training others in the field. Have worked in sales and enjoy contacting customers and driving business forward. Understand the industry's competency needs and can translate them into concrete training solutions. Have a talent for building trust and establishing long-term relationships. Express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. Experience with BYN, TYA, procurements, contracts, or vocational training is a merit. About You as a Person You are business-minded, proactive, and confident in your industry knowledge. You enjoy being out in operations, meeting customers, and finding solutions that create value for both parties. You work independently and drive your initiatives forward, while also being responsive and good at collaborating with different parts of the organization. Why YrkesAkademin? With us, you get to combine business with social impact. You get a national role with great opportunities to influence and help more companies access the right competency. We believe in freedom with responsibility and provide you with the support you need to succeed. Application Are you ready for a role where your industry knowledge becomes the foundation for relevant training programs, strong customer relationships, and new business? Submit your application today. Application Deadline: 2026-09-30 Interviews are held on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. We handle recruitment internally and ask that recruitment and staffing agencies refrain from contacting us. Employment Type Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. Scope 100%. Work Location All locations in Sweden where the company has offices. Remote work options available. Contact Person Camilla Björklund, Sales Manager YrkesAkademin [email protected] Welcome to YrkesAkademin – together we create the competency of the future!