International Sales Manager

KSAT is looking for enthusiastic sales talents with a desire to work internationally in the earth observation industry. The position will focus on sales of Energy, Environment & Security services to customers globally. This includes satellite-based oil spill detection, vessel detection and ice detection services, as well as a range of on-land and change detection services. The position will report to the  Sales Director.

The Tasks

• Cultivate existing customers and new prospects in the international oil industry, national governments, and a wide range of other organizations and agencies globally, including through close dialogue with Management and the Project Managers.
• Take the lead to prepare bids and proposals, together with a KSAT Project Manager and multi-functional bid team.
• Identify, negotiate and close profitable new contracts.
• Actively work to ensure sales targets and budgets are met and customer expectations are exceeded.
• Plan and execute sales strategies for specific geographic regions or market segments.
• Work closely with the existing KSAT sales team.
• Travel to client locations internationally.

Qualifications and Characteristics

The following qualifications and characteristics are essential:

• Self-starting commercial orientation with a desire to work in a high-technology environment.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to build networks and gain trust and cooperation.
• Competitive and driven, yet patient enough to work long sales cycles.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English. 
• The applicant must meet the requirements of Norwegian clearance authorities

The following qualifications and characteristics are highly desirable:

• 5-10 years of experience and achievements in international sales.
• 2-4 years of experience from the earth observation sector.
• Proficiency in other languages besides English, particularly Spanish.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, and you want to have a chance to grow together with us, we will be happy to hear from you!

Women are encouraged to apply.

The workplace will be at KSAT’s HQ in Tromsø, Norway.