VP / SVP Sales & Marketing

VARD Group is seeking an experienced Vice President / Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing to join our rapidly growing organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of sales within the industry, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of shipbuilding and make a significant impact in the industry.

The candidate will be responsible for the development and performance of sales activities in assigned area or customers, lead the specific sales activity and/or supporting team and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with the company's vision and values.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for development and performance of sales activities in assigned area and customer
• Lead the specific activity and supporting team
• Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and towards specific customers
• Prepare action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects
• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets, and assist in the development and implementation of marketing plan
• Responsible for the coordination of the Commercial- and Technical contractual documentation

As member of the Sales and Marketing team the position shall participate and contribute in the development of the Company's Sales and Marketing strategy.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, or other relevant experience
• 5-10 years' experience in similar position from the maritime industry
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and experience related to the accountability and tasks
• Good knowledge of English, oral and written
• Good cultural understanding

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Personal qualities

• Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all group employees
• Targeted and proactive
• Self driven
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!