Sales & Business Development Manager

Be a key player in Service and Installation team of NKT North America by leading our Sales & Business Development! 
 
Do you want to drive the growth of a new cable service provider in the North-American market? Do you have what it takes to build a strong customer network and drive recurring sales? And do you have a proven track-record within the field of electrical power engineering? Then we may have your next career opportunity!

Drive NKT’s Service and Installation business expansion in North America

As Sales and Business Development Manager your goal is to execute a successful market entry of NKT’s Service and Installation business in the North American market and to grow our presence into a mature and sustainable business. You will have the backing of a global cable manufacturer and will have clear opportunities to grow within the Service and Installation organization and beyond. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and executing a capture plan in line with the NAM market entry strategy
• Building and managing a customer network
• Building and managing a sales representatives network
• Meeting sales targets through identification of new sales opportunities and management of existing business
• Executing tenders of small and medium size opportunities and playing a key role in large tender works, in collaboration with global Service & Installation tender team
• Defining the future service and product portfolio for the North American market
• Advising on the development of our organization and capabilities

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and dedicated Sales and Business Development Manager

To succeed in this role you:

• are result driven and have a pro-active and entrepreneurial approach
• can rely on your experience in working at MV/HV/EHV cable service providers, electrical contractors, cable manufacturers and cable accessories suppliers
• have a strong sales mindset and are social, relatable and customer focused
• can work independently and manage various stakeholders and projects or initiatives simultaneously
• have an existing network of customers and sales representatives to tap into
• have a capacity to embrace new and challenging tasks and are willing to adjust to fast-paced and changing working environments and/or market circumstances
•  have a sense of responsibility with robust quality and safety approach

Your qualifications include: 

• Post-secondary education (bachelor degree or higher in engineering or business administration a plus)
• Minimum 5 years of B2B experience front end sales
• Experienced user of MS Office
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Eligible to work in the US with ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Experience of a leadership role with P&L responsibilities the cable industry a plus

 Did we spark your interest?

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. 

If you are looking for an international career in a fast-moving, growing and high-tech environment where you will be able to develop on a personal as well as on a career level, join us! We are waiting for you! Please apply on our website by May 13, 2023. For more questions please contact the Hiring Manager, Jeremy van Broekman jeremy.vanmourikbroekman@nkt.com or HR Recruiter, Danie Charles danie.charles@nkt.com. Personality as well as other assessment tests may occur in the recruitment process.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and Competitive paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vison
• Life Insurance, LTD, STD
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems. 
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 3,900 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in 2021. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com