Do you want to join our sales team in our development towards green technology?

For our Sales Marine team we have an exciting opportunity as Sales Manager available. The right candidate will be a part of an experienced sales and contract management team, covering the Marine market segments Offshore, Fish & Special Purpose Vessels, Seaborn & Pax and Naval & Governmental.

We are seeking a sales profile with a strong drive and ability to negotiate and close deals. You need to be highly motivated being in front of our customers presenting the unique selling points of our engine solutions.

Your key responsibilities:

• Key Account Manager for customers in Norway and primarily toward Asia
• Participate at relevant exhibitions and seminars
• Maintain and develop relationships with ship owners, designers, yards, and our established sales and service partners to Bergen Engines AS with the aim to grow the new sales and aftermarket business
• Monitor competitors and market trends
• Extensive travel will be required in periods (estimated 60-80 travelling days a year)

Your personal skills:

• Strong technical and commercial understanding
• Highly motivated team player
• Proactive and self-driven to follow leads from start to closing the deals
• Positive attitude who brings energy to the team
• Structured and systematic way of working

Your qualifications:

• Preferably a technical degree (MBA or similar) within the marine industry and/or minimum 5 years of experience within complex technical products / areas in the marine market. Relevant work experience can replace the need of formal education
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English, both written and oral
• Good skills within Microsoft Office and Sales / CRM tools

At Bergen Engines, we offer:

• An exciting position in a company that focus on technology and development
• To be a part of a dedicated international team with a common goal to develop a greener future
• Good work and life balance, through flexible work hours eg.
• Discounts with different companies and cottage to rent in Kvamskogen
• Free parking
• Responsibility and trust in a good work environment
• Good opportunities for development in an international environment
• Competitive salary according to qualifications and a common bonus system
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• An active welfare-club with multiple Company sport departments

Work location will be the engine factory at Hordvikneset, approx. 20 km north of Bergen city center. This position reports to our Head of Sales -- Marine, Kjell Harloff (mobile +47 905 67 963, e-mail kjell.harloffbergenengines.com ). Please direct any questions you may have to him. If you find this position suitable, please send us your CV and application via the application link. Final deadline to apply is 25.02.2024.

Om arbeidsgiveren:

Bergen Engines builds medium-speed reciprocating engines for marine and land-based applications. Our engines can be found operating in some of the most demanding and hostile environments on Earth, both on land and at sea.

Bergen Engines AS represents one of Norway's most important industries with a key role in the transition to net zero carbon footprint. Pioneering reciprocating engine technology, we work to deliver clean, safe, and competitive power and propulsion solutions for our customers worldwide.

The international company headquartered in Bergen, was formerly part of the Rolls-Royce group from November 1999 until acquired by the British engineering and industrial group, Langley Holdings plc with effect 1st January 2022. Bergen Engines is a part of the Power Solutions Division of Langley Holdings plc but operates as a stand-alone company with its own branding.