Our Global Sales and Marketing Division is a global function within Kongsberg Maritime, responsible for presenting the company’s total scope of products and solutions towards customers and marketplace. 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 have built a solid and exciting professional environment within the maritime shipping and offshore industry. Our solutions for the international markets in Marine, Offshore, and Oil & Gas are among the most advanced in the maritime industry. To meet the challenges in selling the energy solutions for the future, we are looking for a highly motivated customer-oriented Sales Manager with a desire to work in a dynamic and international environment. In this role you will take an active part in the sales processes with a main responsibility for leading the Integrated Solutions product line, assisting the US and rest of region Americas. You will make important contributions to the US and Americas markets and work with the rest of the sales team to promote KM’s market leading solutions.  The role will allow you to work across segments, with a variety of clients and a wide spectrum of technologies.

 

Key accountabilities:

• Create and maintain customer relations
• Preparation of quotations and manage contract negotiations
• Building strong internal network quickly and effectively
• Coordinate customer activities with sales resources within KONGSBERG
• Responsible for the technical scope, cost estimation and risk assessment of a tender
• Present the technical solution to owners, yards and designers in the region
• Technical and strategic support to other sales managers in the region
• Train other sales managers in quotation development
• Participation in industry conferences and events

 

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or similar (equivalent industry experience will be considered)
• Good understanding overview of products for the marine industry including propulsion, steering, control systems, navigation and automation
• Previous exposure to system integrations (including commissioning) is an advantage but not essential
• Existing client network in maritime and offshore industries preferred

 

You are able to:

• Produce fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

 

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Highly subsidized health & welfare benefits with an option of a zero-dollar high deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

 

Throughout the pandemic, we’ve made it a top priority to keep our employees safe from COVID-19. Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, Kongsberg Maritime has adopted a policy to safeguard the health and well-being of employees and their families, our customers and visitors, others who spend time in our facilities, customer installations, and the community from the risks associated with COVID-19. Candidates should be aware that Kongsberg Maritime Inc. (or KUTL) requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated. All job offers will be contingent upon providing proof of vaccination on or before the first day of employment.

 

Work location:
New Orleans or Houston

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.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology and dedication