Business Development and Strategic Sales Manager

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Tranby Technology Centre – Aker Solutions’ most sophisticated production and service centre – is strategically located at Tranby in Lier municipality, a short distance from the port of Drammen With 24,000 m2 workshop, office space for 650+ employees and first-class warehouse facilities, we are a world leader in engineering services, CNC machining, all types of welding, surface treatment, assembly and testing activities.

Tranby Technology Centre is greatly positioned for further growth, and as such, we are lookng for a person that can lead the effort of filling up current additional capacity short-term, as well as establish new business opportunities and revenue intermediate- to long-term.

Aker Solutions’ Power Solutions segment in Tranby is now looking for a Business Development and Strategic Sales Manager

• Develop and implement strategies that will generate new sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast sales revenue
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, including successful negotiation of frame agreements with businesses in key markets such as oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydropower, hydrogen and offshore wind), power distribution, defense and SMR
• Represent Aker Solutions and TTC in relevant road shows, conventions and other arenas that generate leads and new connections
• Coordinate with the client’s technical team to understand client needs and offer tailored solutions
• Internal collaboration and stakeholder management to ensure a make/buy strategy enabling constant flow of work for our Manufacturing Centre

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business
• Proven work experience as business development manager, strategic sales manager, sales executive or relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Broad commercial understanding
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and surface treatment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Norwegian
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen and offshore wind) to power distribution
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Free parking and chargers for electrical cars
• 30-minute drive from Oslo

For more information about the position please contact:

Rolf Erik Smith, Senior Advisor, NES Advantage +47 90177575

Håvard Selseng, Vice President Manufacturing & HSSEQI +47 40848523

Applications will be evaluated continuously, so no need to wait until the deadline to apply.

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.