Position as Business development and Sales manager at Simula

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious business development manager, who can help promote and sell digital expertise through the sale of courses and consulting services in ICT.

You will work for both Simula Learning (SL) and Simula Consulting (SC) with the main task of identifying new business opportunities for the companies, making contact with potential customers to sell courses in digital competence or consulting services. We are looking for a structured person who can work according to plan and purpose, with good opportunities to manage their own everyday life with a view to planning and carrying out agreed activities.

Working languages: both English and Norwegian.

This is a one-year temporary position, and is located at Simula’s headquarters in downtown Oslo (Kristian August gate 23).

Your tasks will be

• Research and identify new business opportunities, incl. new markets, customers, partnerships, or new ways of reaching existing markets.
• Responsibility for the development of the customer portfolio and generation of new leads.
• Total responsibility for sales of courses in SL and consulting services in SC: calling, emailing and consulting with new and existing customers to ascertain their potential requirements for our products and services.
• Nurturing and developing relationship with key customers
• Develop sales messages and sales projects in collaboration with other employees to raise the profile of the business in target markets
• Understand the needs of the customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• Preparation of the sales and marketing plan together with the management
• Train team members in improving their sales skills

Simula Offers

• The opportunity to work in an internationally-recognized research institution.
• An informal and inclusive working environment, with high-performing and competent colleagues.
• Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks.
• Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo (close to Nationaltheateret).
• A competitive salary package and pension scheme.
• Numerous benefits: access to company cabins, sponsored social events, BabyBonus arrangements, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.
• Flexible working conditions: employees’ health and well-being is a priority. In addition to flexible work arrangements, employees are encouraged to pursue activities outside of work, which can be supported through Simula’s sponsorship program. 

Application Requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:

• Cover letter: outline your motivation in applying for this position and summarize how your background, experience and interests qualify you for the position.
• Curriculum vitae: summarize your educational background and working experience. 

Note: references do not need to be uploaded at the time of application, but maybe requested at a later time.

Application deadline

June 20. Please note that applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be called in for interview prior to this deadline. 

Contact

Any enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to Marianne Aasen, +47 930 82 540, and Valeriya Naumova,  +47 401 02 113.

About Simula and Norway

Simula is a publicly owned research laboratory that is primarily focused on Information and Communication Technology. Our research is focused in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity.

Simula's main objective is to solve fundamental problems of science and engineering that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high-quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, and commercialisation. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway has repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. The most recent in-depth evaluation was published in 2017, grading the full range of research at Simula as “excellent”.

The Simula Group is comprised of six companies, each of which is focused on achieving Simula’s main objective from different angles (read more about the companies in the Simula Group here). We also have close collaborations with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education, and facilitates extended research stays abroad.

Simula Learning, a daughter company of Simula Research Laboratory, helps companies with developing digital skills, such as cybersecurity, coding literacy and machine learning. The company provides the skills needed to be up to date in today's digital world.

Simula Consulting, a daughter company of Simula Research Laboratory, delivers high-quality ICT consulting services to public and private organisations on a commercial basis. The mission of the company is to redefine what’s possible through digitalisation, bridging the gap between academic discoveries and real-world applications.

Simula currently employs approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strives to create inclusive working environments. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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