Aftermarket Sales Manager - Propeller
Are you an outgoing and hardworking individual with a passion for the marine industry?
Due to an internal move, we are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Aftermarket Sales Team.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day customer activities towards the Propeller division, driving upgrades, retrofit, and refit projects with a focus on Energy Saving Products. You will play a crucial role in delivering customer satisfaction and driving business growth by identifying commercial opportunities and promoting plans and ideas successfully. If you are not afraid to challenge the status quo and have a customer-centric approach, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage day-to-day customer activities within the Propeller division, drive upgrades, retrofit, and refit projects, and identify commercial opportunities to positively impact business growth and profitability. You will make an impact by convincing and persuading others, promoting plans and ideas successfully. Using a methodical and systematic approach, you will plan ahead, define clear priorities, and allocate your resources effectively. You will analyse complex issues and problems, making rational judgments, and demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in your area.
What we can offer
As Sales Manager you get an impactful and important position that allows you to influence business outcomes and contribute to the success of a global leader in maritime technology.
This position includes a wide range of challenging tasks working in an international environment and across multidisciplinary team collaboration where you get opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
Kongsberg offers flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote work based on your responsibilities. Travel opportunities to engage with clients and partners worldwide, expanding your professional network.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sales and customer relationship management, including a strong track record of successfully closing complex deals. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, sales, or a related field is preferred, although equivalent work experience—particularly within the maritime industry—will also be considered. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
You should demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities and be comfortable using CRM systems and other sales-related tools. Experience with or an interest in hydrodynamic principles within the marine industry is advantageous. A proactive, results-driven mindset is key, combined with a strong sense of responsibility and a genuine interest in building profitable business relationships.
The role requires the ability to develop and maintain a global network of customer contacts, supported by fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are considered an asset. A willingness to travel as required is also necessary.
Work location: Kristinehamn, Sweden (preferred)
Alternative locations considered include Kongsberg Maritime sites in Norway, Finland & Kongsberg Sales offices throughout EMEA
Last day to apply: 2026-07-12
Application Process:
Our ambition is to fill the positions as soon as possible; selection and interviews may therefore begin during the application period. As part of our recruitment process, personality and ability assessments may be conducted.
Point of contact
Espen Tandberg, Head of Aftermarket Sales – Propellers & Stabilisers
Georgina Fielding, HR Specialist
Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.
Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3400 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.
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