Bergen Engines AS

Hordvik

Kjell Harloff

Head of Sales - Marine

We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager to join our Marine Sales team. Our new Sales Manager will be part of a company where technical expertise, teamwork, and long-term customer relationships truly matter.
At Bergen Engines, we design and deliver world-class power and propulsion systems built on solid Norwegian engineering and decades of experience. From our headquarters in Bergen, we serve customers worldwide with reliable, efficient, and proven engine technology.
Our vision is clear – to deliver dependable, high-performance, and sustainable power systems that support the global transition towards carbon net zero. As part of the Langley Holdings Power Solutions Division, we are entering an exciting growth phase, expanding our markets and strengthening our team. 
 
Key responsibilities:
In this role, you will take an active part in strengthening Bergen Engines’ position in the Marine market. You will be responsible for managing customer relationships, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and ensuring that our power- and propulsion solutions meet the needs of shipowners, designers, and yards across key markets.
<ul><li>Function as a Key Account Manager for defined customers and countries for the Marine market domain within Europe. Other regions outside Europe may become relevant dependent on the load and capacity situation within the Sales team at any given time</li><li>Opportunity to be appointed segment lead for the right candidate</li><li>Participate, promote, and present Bergen Engines products and services at customer meetings, and relevant exhibitions and seminars</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (shipowners, designers, and yards) and established sales and service partners to Bergen Engines with the aim to grow our OE and AM business</li><li>Responsible to follow up new sales opportunities from bid to contract</li><li>Participate in the internal hand-over meetings after contract signature</li></ul>
 
Key qualifications: 
<ul><li>Preferably a technical degree (B.Sc or M.Sc) within the marine industry and/or minimum 5 years of experience within complex technical products / areas in the marine market. Relevant work experience can replace the need of formal education</li><li>Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English, both written and oral</li><li>Good skills within Microsoft Office and Sales / CRM tools</li></ul>
 
Preferred personal skills:
To succeed in this role, we believe you combine strong technical understanding with a commercial mindset and excellent relationship-building skills. You are comfortable engaging with customers and partners at all levels, and you enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
 
We offer:
<ul><li>An exciting position in a company that focus on technology and development</li><li>To be a part of a dedicated international team with a common goal to develop a greener future</li><li>Good development opportunities in an international environment</li><li>Competitive salary according to qualifications and a common bonus system</li><li>Good work and life balance, through e.g. flexible work hours and holiday schemes</li><li>Good pension and insurance schemes</li><li>Discounts with different companies and cottage to rent in Kvamskogen</li><li>An active welfare club</li><li>Multiple company sports departments</li><li>Occupational health service</li></ul>
 
At Bergen Engines, you will join a skilled and committed team in a company that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are proud of our strong heritage and are looking for for people who want to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Work location will be the engine factory at Hordvikneset, approx. 20 km north of Bergen city center. This position reports to our Head of Sales – Marine, Kjell Harloff, mobile &#43;47 905 67 963, e-mail <a href="mailto:kjell.harloff&#64;bergenengines.com" rel="nofollow">kjell.harloff&#64;bergenengines.com</a> . Please direct any questions you may have to him.
If you find this position suitable, please send us your CV and application via the application link. Final deadline to apply is 02.11.2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
 
  Bergen Engines is one of Norway’s most important industries for the future with a key role in the transition to net zero carbon. Pioneering reciprocating engine technology, we work to deliver clean, safe and competitive power and propulsion solutions for our customers worldwide. 

Efficient power solutions have never been more important. In addition to reducing emission, the world also has a need of more power, both due to economic growth and electrification. In Bergen Engines, we are committed to play a part of the solution. 
Bergen Engines has long history as one of the largest privately owned workplaces in Bergen and was a pioneer for the introduction of the gas engine already in the 90’s. Since then, we have continuously increased the output and reduced emissions, and are now in the process of future proofing our engines with new carbon neutral fuels. 

Our headquarters is located at Hordvikneset, north of the Bergen city centre, where we employ close to 600 people. From here, we manage everything from product development, procurement, manufacturing, service and administration. In addition, we also have around 200 employees that work with sales and services from offices in Bangladesh, Denmark, England, The Netherlands, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, USA and Spain. 

Join and make an impact! We invest in our people, offering learning and development opportunities at every stage of your career, allowing you to own the moment, be brilliant and help us pioneer the power that matters.

Do you have strong technical skills, clear commercial understanding and enjoy building relationships?