Head of Large Corporate Sales | SEB Life & Pension, Solna

Do you have a strong commercial drive and a proven ability to lead sales teams in complex B2B environments?

We are looking for a Head of Large Corporate Sales who will take full ownership of our sales agenda for Sweden’s large corporate segment.

In this role, you will lead an experienced team, accelerate new business and develop long-term customer relationships, strengthening SEB Life & Pension’s position in a strategically important market.

About the job

As Head of Large Corporate Sales, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 15 employees responsible for both new sales and existing customers. You will own the sales plan for the large corporate segment and translate strategy and targets into clear priorities, individual objectives and concrete commercial activities.

A key part of your assignment is to build a strong pipeline, drive structured prospecting and ensure progress in complex sales processes involving multiple decision-makers . You will actively participate in strategic customer dialogues, tenders and negotiations, while following up sales results, conversion, profitability and forecasts. You will also have overall responsibility for developing the existing customer portfolio, increasing retention and identifying new business opportunities. Success in the role requires close collaboration across SEB and with external partners in the pension market, enabling you to mobilise the bank’s collective capabilities and create greater value for customers.

As a people leader, you set the direction, coach for performance and foster a culture characterised by customer focus, commercial thinking, collaboration and execution. You are also responsible for the unit’s budget, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a commercially driven and engaging leader with a strong track record of delivering growth through others. You combine a strategic perspective with a hands-on approach and know how to create structure, prioritise the right opportunities and turn plans into measurable sales results. You communicate clearly, build trust and have the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

A relevant academic degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through professional experience

Several years of experience in qualified B2B sales, including complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders

Proven experience of leading and developing employees with commercial responsibility

Solid experience from occupational pensions and life insurance

Knowledge of insurance distribution, relevant regulations and working in a regulated environment

An established network within the corporate market, the intermediary channel or the pension industry

Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English

What we offer

Opportunities to make a difference in transformational change.

An international working environment.

Attractive compensation, access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits, and great facilities in our Arenastaden office.

Are you ready to join?

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.

We review applications continuously, so please apply through the link in this advertisement as soon as possible, but no later than 11 th of November 2026 . If you have questions about the position, please contact Olga Wohlfahrt, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected]. We do not process applications submitted by email.

About SEB & the recruitment process

Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and criminal records checks. We also apply random drug checks. During employment, employees within SEB can also expect to undergo recurring background checks.

The employment is covered by collective agreements signed between Finansarbetsgivarna and Akademikerföreningen, and between Finansarbetsgivarna and Finansförbundet.

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SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.