Sales Director - IMO

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

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. 

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What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Eligible for our annual Sales Bonus Program
• Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits
• Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Sales Director for Imaging and Monitoring Sonars, reporting to the Vice President Sales, America Region. IMO is a significant and growing market for Kongsberg Discovery, driven by advancements in technology and increasing demand across various sectors, including maritime, defense, and research. This role offers a unique chance to lead a dynamic team, shape strategic initiatives, and drive global sales efforts. Join the Kongsberg Discovery sales team and embark on a thrilling journey that will not only help us reach our targets but also keep us at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As our Director of Sales – IMO, you will take center stage and drive the world-wide sales through a network of dealers and directly to end-users. You will work alongside a dedicated sales team and together you'll be at the helm of maximizing our sales potential.

Our IMO Department in KD Canada Vancouver specializes in delivering advanced hydroacoustic products to meet strict customer requirements. Our range includes state-of-the-art sonars for many different applications like seabed and infrastructure inspection and monitoring, pipeline survey, dredge monitoring, cable laying and trenching, search and recovery survey, wreck inspection, monitoring of marine environment and fish habitat, and many other.

Additionally, several products from other departments, such as motion sensors and GNSS receivers will be part of the complete offering.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the global IMO Sonar sales department and develop sales and pricing strategies and ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• Formulate annual budgets and strategies in line with our ambitious vision.
• Actively engage in sales efforts, representing the company effectively, including product demonstrations, preparing quotations, and managing contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain customer relationships for high satisfaction and collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve sales objectives.
• Leverage external market representatives to expand our influence and participate in industry conferences and events to bolster our presence.

YOU ARE ABLE TO:

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Identify commercial opportunities and 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.
• Drive and optimize a global dealer network to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and structured way.
• Cooperate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information, and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Willing to travel internationally (up to 80-100 days per year).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly customer focused.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field.
• Background within or experience with civil engineering operations.
• Relevant application knowledge.
• Understanding of the IMO market and relevant technologies.
• Proven sales experience within the field.
• Experience in leading and managing people effectively.
• Fluent oral and written English skills.

Work Location: Preferred location is at the KD sites in Vancouver (Canada), Lynnwood (Washington state USA), Horten (Norway), or Spain.

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.