*** Note: Due to local immigration laws, applicants must be EU citizens or hold a valid work permit ***

 

Kongsberg Maritime is looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team in the Benelux region. This is your chance to become part of a forward-thinking sales team and help us maintain our competitive and innovative edge.

In this role, you will focus on driving sales and promoting Kongsberg Maritime’s products and solutions within the Merchant and Yachting segments. You’ll also identify opportunities to cross-sell other offerings from our portfolio to meet evolving customer needs.

Our Netherlands-based team works closely with product and sales experts at HQ. Together, we combine deep product knowledge with strong customer relationships to deliver exceptional value. You’ll join an experienced, collaborative team committed to maximizing our sales potential.

 

What You'll Do

•              Develop and execute strategic sales and customer engagement plans to support business growth
•              Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive system and product sales
•              Provide technical advice and support to customers, ensuring optimal solutions tailored to their operational needs
•              Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and service teams to meet regional KPIs and customer expectations
•              Prepare detailed quotations and manage contract negotiations to successful closure
•              Coordinate customer interactions with Kongsberg Maritime’s global sales and technical resources
•              Manage the order intake budget and deliver accurate sales forecasts
•              Forecast sales volumes and profitability for both existing and new product lines
•              Represent Kongsberg Maritime at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events

 

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Sales Manager with a strong technical foundation and the following qualifications:

•              Experience in sales and marketing within the maritime industry, with a solid understanding of vessel operations and maritime technologies
•              Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field — or equivalent experience gained through relevant roles in technical sales, maritime operations, or commercial management
•              Proven track record in customer negotiations, sales execution and commercial processes
•              Technical background that enables confident communication with customers on complex systems and solutions
•              Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
•              Willingness to travel as required for the role

 

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

 

Skills You Bring

•              A sharp eye for identifying commercial opportunities and driving business growth and profitability
•              Customer-focused mindset, energized by new challenges and opportunities
•              Strong networking skills to build valuable contacts and relationships
•              A collaborative team player, working effectively with regional sales teams, HQ functions, and product specialists
•              Clear, structured, and precise communication across all levels of the organization
•              A proactive, solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative

 

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent opportunities for professional development in an international setting. You'll work in an inspiring, healthy and safe environment, with flexible work hours and holiday arrangements. While contributing to sustainable and innovative solutions for the future.

 

At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions.  We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

Protechting people and planet