General Manager

Do you want to create and operate business and deliver success to customers? Are you an operationally driven person with a passion for Logistics? Keep reading

At DFDS in Karlshamn, we specialize in land-based transportation solutions between Sweden and destinations in Eastern Europe with Baltic States and CIS countries as the main markets. Our services include mega and standard curtain-sided trailers as well as domestic road-trains and forwarding activities. We are committed to delivering efficient and reliable logistics tailored to meet our customer's needs.

We are now looking for a General Manager for our Business in Karlshamn who will contribute to the company's ongoing journey.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

In this role you will be a key player to strengthen and grow our organization in Karlshamn. The role involves full responsibility for financial and operational targets along with an overall site responsibility. As part of the Swedish management team, you report directly to the MD of DFDS AB and you collaborate closely with your colleagues in the Swedish management team. You will have the autonomy to innovate, streamline processes, and champion a culture of success and growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will among others have the following key responsibilities:

• Develop the business both commercially and in terms of internal processes

• Streamline and optimize operations

• Set up, implement and follow up on targets for the business.

• Budget, forecast, and follow-up work in consultation with the MD

• Ensure that costs and revenues are in line with the budgeted targets and notify deviations

• Support and coach employees

• Foster and champion, a collaborative ONE DFDS approach

About you

You excel in diverse social settings and effortlessly connect with people from all backgrounds. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive, you embrace challenges and thrive under pressure, always pushing to achieve ambitious goals. Your communication skills are sharp and versatile, enabling you to engage confidently with colleagues and clients alike. You take a strategic, big-picture approach, balancing customer needs, financial objectives, and organizational priorities to deliver impactful results. Self-assured and resilient, you remain calm and focused even in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, turning unexpected situations into opportunities.

We believe you have experience from a similar position or other solid experience within the logistics industry.

Furthermore, we believe you have:

• Fluency in Swedish and English (read/write)

• Degree in supply chain/engineering/economics or equivalent experience

• Considerable logistics experience, preferably from larger corporations/organisations.

• Managerial experience, preferably from the logistics industry

• Experience from working in a matrix organisation is a plus

• Driver's license

What we offer:

We offer an opportunity to be part of a market-leading innovative global company at the forefront of complex logistics solutions. A challenging role where your energy will make a difference.

Join the movement and grow with us.  While you're with us, we want you to develop and move yourself forward. We'll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives. We aim to attract and retain the best talents and provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.  

If you would like to become part of our team, please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than January 25, 2026 as applications are processed on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Managing Director Per-Christian Persson at  or

We look forward to hearing from you