Do you have a passion for marine engines?

Yanmar was established in Osaka, Japan in 1912 and has since grown into a well-respected, global manufacturer of advanced and efficient technology in the areas of marine, agriculture, energy and industry. At Yanmar, high quality is a fundamental prerequisite for continued success. Yanmar Norge AS is a 100% owned subsidiary of Yanmar Europe B.V., which was established in Almere, the Netherlands in 1989. A European headquarter with 140 employees from 24 different nations gathered under one roof.

Yanmar Norge AS is located in Lillestrøm municipality, conveniently located between Oslo city center and Oslo Airport. We serve the Norwegian market for inboard boat engines and industrial engines via a solid network of dealers, workshops and shipyards. We expect a turnover this year of approximately NOK 75 million. Read more about Yanmar here:  yanmar.com/marine/no/

Our dynamic team in Norway holds totally 7 employees, but expect to grow in the near future. To lead this ambitious growth we are currently looking for a new …

GENERAL MANAGER

As General Manager you will have full responsibility for the operation of the Norwegian office. This means everything from daily management to sales, marketing, employees and dealers. As well as P & L. To succeed, you should be a self-motivated, technically oriented professional with a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record in the maritime market. This position reports to the Sales & Marketing Director in the Netherlands.   

Of the many responsibilities, these are among the most important:

Prioritized tasks:

- Manage Yanmar Norge AS in regards to business, employees and customers.

- Aim for high motivation and performance across teams.

- Identify and solve possible bottlenecks in the organisation or business network.

- Build a strong internal trust between all team members.

- Overall responsible for Sales, Aftersales, Warehouse and Marketing.

- Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve corporate growth targets.

- Strong focus of developing and maintaining high level of Customer satisfaction.

- Identify and develop new business opportunities.

- Maintain and expand the network of Yanmar distributors, dealers and partners.

- Keep a close loop contact to Yanmar Marine International.

Required background / experience:

- Commercial attitude and a proven experience in a sales management role.

- Ability to combine strategic leadership with operational execution.

- Bachelor degree or similar within Business, Finance or Engineering.

- Familiar with how to create success within a dealership network.

- Good knowledge within marine engines is appreciated.

- General interest in technology, like customized solutions with digitalization.

- Available for business travel both domestic and abroad.

- Fluency in Norwegian and English, both oral and written.

- Passion for engines, boating and / or watersport is a plus!

Yanmar Norge AS offer you:

- A key management role in a growing strong-brand engine company.

- High degree of flexibility and independence.

- Good opportunities for professional and personal development.

- International collaboration with skilled colleagues around the world.

- Flexible working arrangements included home working policy.

- Competitive salary and further benefits.

Are you ready for a new challenge? If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact our advisor:

Tore A. Hansen, Senior partner. Tlph. +47 970 13072 / tah@sam-int.com

NB: Due to the GDPR directive we cannot receive applications via email. You register your personal information easily by following the link "Apply for this position". Documents like CV and your short motivation for the position must be in English language.

The screening process of applications will proceed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be closed as soon as the right candidate is hired.