Want to play a central part in taking our Protection Division to the next level?

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated leader for Devold Protection, who will play a central role in our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the business area with a focus on identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships and delivering on ambitious growth targets, both nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities and Key Focus Areas:

Leadership Team:

• Actively participate in the company's leadership team to contribute to strategic decision-making and the development of comprehensive business goals.

Business Development

• Drive business development through close dialogue with customers, adaptation to market trends, and innovation
• Identify potential growth areas, collaborate with product development, and contribute to shaping the company's future strategy.

Sales and Marketing:

• Develop and implement sales and go-to-market strategies to ensure increased market share and meet the company's revenue goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Tender processes:

• Ensure that the company is competitive in tender processes and has a strategy to meet complex customer needs.
• Manage negotiations with large professional purchasing organizations and professionalize processes around the tender business to ensure future competitiveness and scaling.

Team Management:

• Be the manager of a dedicated team, ensuring they are motivated, competent, and working efficiently towards common goals.
• Create a positive work culture that promotes collaboration and continuous learning.

International Focus:

• Have overall responsibility for the business area's activities both in Norway and globally.
• Manage international markets, customers, and partners.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Solid commercial leadership experience in B2B businesses with P&L responsibility and international exposure.
• Experience in business development and innovation processes.
• Experience in developing international markets and customers.
• Ability to lead and inspire a cross-functional team.
• In-depth knowledge of tender processes and experience with large purchasing organizations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Relevant education in economics, management, or equivalent.
• We see knowledge of the textile-industry and network in the industry as an advantage.

We Offer:

In addition to a good and forward-thinking work environment, Devold of Norway offers:

• An exciting and influential position in a company with long traditions and high ambitions.
• Exciting challenges and excellent development opportunities in a financially strong and rapidly growing company.
• A good professional environment with friendly colleagues.
• Good pension and insurance schemes.
• A brand that has won several award for innovative products in the sports industry on the annual ISPO Awards
• Attractive employee benefits both within Devold of Norway and in the Flakk Group’s other companies
• An employer that takes a clear responsibility in sustainability
• We have our own factory in Lithuania with sustainable production and value chain.
• Proximity to markets and innovation are crucial values for us.
• An inclusive and diverse working environment.

Location:

At our headquarters in Langevåg, Ålesund or our new showroom at Lysaker, Bærum.

The position reports to the CEO of Devold.

Interested?

Don't hesitate to contact CEO Øystein Vikingsen Fauske to learn more: oystein.vikingsen.fauske@devold.no

Devold Protection

Devold Protection develops soft and comfortable garments to protect the users against cold, heat and flame. We do research, testing and trials to give the customers what they want: security for their employees. Our products have been tested and approved in accordance with European standards. Devold Protection focuses on maintaining a high environmental profile throughout the production, and many of our products are Oeko Tex certified.

Devold of Norway

Devold of Norway AS is Norway's leading brand in woolen clothing. With a proud history dating back to 1853, their innovative products have been a crucial part of

clothing for many major expeditions both domestically and internationally. Under the Devold® brand, they develop and produce underwear, mid-layers, outerwear, classic sweaters, socks, and other woolen accessories. Devold has its own factory in Lithuania, and sustainability in production, proximity to markets, and innovation are central values. Devold's headquarters are in Langevåg, just outside Ålesund, and they have a sales company in Germany

Devold of Norway AS is part of the Flakk Group, a family-owned conglomerate with global investments and ownership interests in various business areas, including tourism, textiles, aviation, building materials, composites, and renewable energy.