Sales Manager Automation & Controls

Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet.

To meet an exciting future, we are looking for a self-driven, motivated and result oriented Sales Manager to join our TUG Sales team in Global Sales and Marketing Division - Automation & Control.

This is an opportunity to play an active role in KMs digital journey by promoting digital infrastructure and applications as part of technical and commercial proposals. By bringing your experience, high customer focus and outgoing personality to the team, you will enforce our highly skilled sales team, and contribute to maximizing our sales potential.

Key accountabilities

• Prepare, present and promote customer specific solutions to shipowners, yards & designers
• Create and maintain customer relations
• Preparation of quotations and manage contract negotiations
• Coordinate customer activities with sales resources within KONGSBERG
• Responsible for the technical scope, cost estimation and risk assessment of a tender
• Technical and strategic support to other sales managers
• Participation in industry conferences and events

The environment you'll be working in is built on collaboration, and you'll work closely with other sales teams, both in segments and regions. We cannot succeed without utilizing our global, diverse, and competent team.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors or technical degree in electrical systems, automation, cybernetics or other relevant studies
• Knowledge and overview of electrical products for the maritime industry
• Sales experience from maritime industry or other relevant products & solutions is an advantage
• Experience in delivering, commissioning and start-up of systems at shipyards is an advantage
• Other relevant experience in the Maritime industries is an advantage
• Fluent in English, verbally and in writing

Don't have all the knowledge in place? That's understandable, and we'll ensure you receive proper training, guidance, and mentoring in the initial period.
Do you have broad experience and knowledge within the various fields? Fantastic! You'll be able to contribute by sharing expertise within the team.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• identify commercial opportunities and you have a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer

• An inspiring and safe work environment
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Professional development and career opportunities
• We offer hybrid working arrangement
  
  

Work location
Bergen, Kongsberg, Ålesund, Torp/Sandefjord. Other Kongsberg Maritime locations may be considered

Point of contact
Nils-Reidar Valle, VP Sales TUG, tel.: +47 47662815

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Sales and Marketing Division is a global function within Kongsberg Maritime, responsible for presenting the companys total scope of products and solutions towards customers and market place. The division has over the years built up a renowned customer focused organization, determined to continuously provide the most innovative and reliable marine systems that ensure optimal operations at sea.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet