Sofia Elfving
About Sofia Elfving
Sofia Elfving is a Product Sales Responsible at Saab, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in project management and sales, with previous roles at BAE Systems Bofors, Ericsson, Dynasafe, and the Consulate of Sweden.
Work at Saab
Sofia Elfving has been employed at Saab since 2017, where she holds the position of Product Sales Responsible - Affärsutvecklare. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product sales initiatives and business development strategies. Her work is based in Arboga, Sweden, where she has accumulated seven years of experience in this position. Her responsibilities include managing client relationships and driving sales performance within the organization.
Previous Experience at BAE Systems Bofors
Prior to her current role at Saab, Sofia Elfving worked at BAE Systems Bofors as a Project Manager (Graduate) from 2011 to 2014. During her three years in Karlskoga, Sweden, she managed various projects, contributing to the development and implementation of defense solutions. This experience provided her with valuable insights into project management within the defense sector.
Experience at Ericsson
Sofia Elfving's career includes significant experience at Ericsson, where she held multiple roles. In 2011, she worked as an Operational Buyer for six months in Kumla, Sweden. Additionally, she served as a Supply Internal Project Manager while completing her Master Thesis from 2010 to 2011. This role lasted for five months and involved managing internal supply chain projects.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Elfving studied at Linköping University, where she earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from 2005 to 2010. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business management, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in sales and project management.
Early Career at Dynasafe and Consulate of Sweden
Before her tenure at Saab, Sofia Elfving worked as a Sales Engineer at Dynasafe from 2014 to 2016 in Karlskoga, Sweden. Her early career also included an internship at the Consulate of Sweden, where she focused on technology and trade for six months in 2010 in the Greater San Diego Area. These positions contributed to her understanding of sales and international trade.