Sales Manager

<p><span><span>Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?<br/> <br/> We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>For our Sales Team in Norway we are now looking for a highly motivated and skilled <b>Sales Manager / Account Manager</b>. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>In this role, you will work together with 14 highly competent team members with responsibilities within Service Sales, Project Sales and Newbuild Sales, reporting to Head of Sales Norway. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>The preferred<b> location</b> for the position is in <b>Rubbestadneset, Norway.</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Your main responsibilities</b><br/>  </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Maintain and further develop new and existing customer relationships</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Develop, report, and assume accountability for sales and support for assigned customer accounts</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Actively plan and implement customer visits providing a strong and professional support to our customers</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Identify and develop new sales projects, support decarbonization with a consultative and collaborative approach</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sales project development, budgeting and offer preparation</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br/>  <br/> We believe you are proactive, self-driven and have a commercial mindset. You have excellent customer relationship skills, and you thrive during negotiations. You enjoy working in a dynamic and skilled team but you are also capable of independent work. If you in addition have passion for the maritime industry and sustainability, we believe you are a good fit!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>In order for you to thrive and succeed in this role, we believe you have the following qualifications:</b><br/>  </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>A marine background and/or </span></span></li> <li><span><span>experience from engineering, technical sales or project management and/or </span></span></li> <li><span><span>5+ years’ experience from B2B sales, Business Development, Project Sales or Sales Account Management and/or</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The maritime industry with its drivers and influencers is known to you</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Excellent communication skills, both in English and Norwegian</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span>We can offer a varied and exciting role with challenging tasks.The sales manager is uniquely positioned to be where it happens – when it happens. You are required to be flexible in terms of working hours and travel. In return you control much of your own schedule and is fairly rewarded. <br/>  <br/> <b>Contact</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Does this sound like the job for you? Please apply through our careers portal. </span></span><span><span>We are screening applications on an ongoing basis.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>If you are still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified, please reach out to Torgeir Sørvik, Head of Sales Norway, via email torgeir.sorvik@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (Only for questions from direct job applicants. Applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Last application date: 18/04/2025 </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy and under applicable local legislation and practices, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.</span></span><br/>  </p> <p><span><span><b>This is Wärtsilä</b> </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marin