Sales Manager - Research Vessels and Sales Manager - Naval Vessels

We are proTECHting people and planet by delivering some of the most advanced and sustainable solutions in the marine industry. Are you one of the next passionate people to join us in Shaping the maritime future?

In the Naval and Research segment within Kongsberg Maritime, we are now looking for two new sales managers to join our sales teams. The Sales Manager - Research Vessels role will focus on Research Vessels, including USV and Icebreakers, while Sales Manager - Naval Vessels will focus on Naval ships. In these roles, you will be part of a highly professional team working with leading customers worldwide. Our customers utilize some of the most advanced technology in some of the toughest marine conditions in the world, ensuring extreme performance for extreme conditions

KONGSBERG is seeking individuals with technical expertise and/or business insight, particularly in our A&C product lineShip automation, Bridge systems, Navigation, and/or DPto integrate these products into comprehensive solutions that provide added value for our customer.

You will be part of the Global Sales and Marketing Division who is a global function within Kongsberg Maritime, responsible for presenting the companys total scope of products and solutions towards customers and marketplace.

Key accountabilities

• Prepare, present and promote customer specific solutions to shipowners, yards & designers
• Create and maintain customer relations
• Preparation of quotations technical specifications 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
• Be the go-to person for segment relevant requirements together with the Product owners.

The environment you'll be working in is built on trust & collaboration, and you'll work closely with other sales teams, both in vessel segments and regions. We believe success is achieved with utilizing our global, diverse, and competent team.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor or technical degree in automation, cybernetics , electrical systems or other relevant studies
• Knowledge or experience with Navigation, automation, bridge, DP or electrical products for the maritime industry
• Commercial mindset or Sales experience from maritime industry or other relevant products & solutions is an advantage
• Experience in delivering, using, commissioning or 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 

Whether you're still building your knowledge or already have broad experience, we will provide the necessary training, guidance, and mentoring to help you succeed, and you'll have the opportunity to share your 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 you

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international high technology powerhouse. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with cutting edge sustainable and exciting products & solutions for the future.

Work location

Kongsberg Maritime location in Norway.