Sales Executive

Drive sales and manage key accounts for Management System Certification and related training services based on ISO standards. You'll own a sales budget, grow business with new and existing clients, renegotiate contracts, and maintain strong customer relationships. The role also includes building a solid pipeline, supporting customers through their certification journey, and, depending on your profile, leading sales and marketing initiatives in a key industry sector—developing plans, coordinating with marketing, hosting webinars and events, and serving as the team's expert on relevant ISO standards.

Core tasks include:

• Customer care, sales and customer communication

• Plan and execute sales activities

• Follow up on incoming leads from marketing campaigns, website etc.

• Build pipeline and close sales within different customer segments

• Renewal and updates of contracts up-selling of additional services

• Keeping our CRM system up-to-date

• Responsible for personal target as well as team target

• Act as Key Account manager for a selection of our large customers

• Work-life-balance: Strong focus on employee wellbeing
• Inclusive culture: Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusion and mutual respect with colleagues in Hamburg and Norway.
• Attractive benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, a global profit scheme, parental leave, competitive pension and insurance plans, a subsidized canteen and a lot more – local conditions will apply depending on your location.
• Career growth: Access a wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and personal growth
• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a world-leading company committed to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Our values "we care, we share, we dare" characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers
• Our Høvik office stunning seaside surroundings, access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts gym facilities, more than 30 activity groups and a kindergarden located on our premises. We also provide offer free parking and shuttle busses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

The ideal candidate will combine a commercial mindset with a customer-focused approach and understand complex business environments. You will have experience in sales, customer service, business development, or technical sales, with strong drive, attention to detail, and the ability to see the bigger picture. You'll excel at building relationships, winning new customers, and developing existing ones. The role requires a structured approach, clear communication of complex topics, and effective handling of detailed processes. Fast learning and proficiency with multiple tools and systems are essential.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree

• 3-7 years of relevant experience with B2B sales and customer service

• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Understanding of, and/or knowledge about, ISO standards, Management Systems for Quality, Environment, HSE/Safety, Information Security, Food Safety, Sustainable Seafood/Fish Farming, and the industries where this is relevant, would be preferable.

• Mastering the Norwegian language fluently, both in speaking and writing, is an absolute must when working with Norwegian customers. Your primary work place will be Høvik outside Oslo.

How to apply?

Please apply through our recruitment portal with a CV and application letter in English. Applications received through email will not be considered.

For questions related to the role, kindly reach out to Head of Section and Hiring Manager, Lars Erik Sandhaug,  

Closing date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.