Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager – Norway, you'll be the force behind expanding our market presence in Scandanavia.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales across Drum Winch Packages, Spooling/Traction Winches, Linear Winches, and Reel Drive Systems, while also promoting the full range of Ashtead Technology service lines whilst also building lasting client relationships and spot new opportunities through smart market insights. This is your chance to shape growth, win new business, and play a key role in our continued success.

Day to day you'll be involved in:

• Driving Growth: Supporting the Head of Sales in developing and executing strategies to achieve sustainable revenue growth across existing and new services and markets in Scandinavia.
• Building Client Relationships: Engaging with clients to understand their needs, promote the company's full range of services, and establish strong, trusted relationships to secure profitable new business.
• Leveraging Market Intelligence: Monitoring market trends, competitors, and customer activity to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with sales, service, and technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, support tenders, and enhance overall client satisfaction and business performance.
• Reporting & Communicating Effectively: Maintaining up-to-date business development plans, CRM records, and client engagement reports to ensure transparency, accountability, and progress toward sales goals.

What experience you'll bring:

• You have extensive experience in a Business Development / Commercial role/s, preferably within the offshore equipment and services sector in which Ashtead Technology operates.
• You have a track record of delivering revenue growth through sales and business development led activities within assigned regional area.
• You have the skillset to win business and secure new business consistently and effectively with a clear commercial instinct and a thorough understanding of contracting principles.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, focussed on developing strong client relationships and can manage the sales cycle from initial approach to order closing.

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we'll offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
• The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success
• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members