Vacant job

About the Role

As a Technical Sales Engineer within Propeller Systems, you work at the intersection of technology and business. You are responsible for developing technical solutions and concepts for customer projects within marine propulsion systems, serving as a key technical partner in the sales process.

In this role, you lead technical analyses and concept studies, develop technical specifications, and act as the technical contact person for customers during the sales phase. You collaborate closely with colleagues in sales, product management, design, and hydrodynamics, as well as with customers and partners on international projects.

You present technical solutions together with the Sales Manager and collaborate with specialist functions within the organization to ensure that the solutions meet both customer needs and Kongsberg's technical requirements.

The position is based in Kristinehamn. International travel occurs, primarily in connection with customer meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and concepts for various vessel projects
• Conduct technical analyses and concept studies
• Develop technical specifications and drawing documentation
• Act as the technical contact person for customers during the sales phase
• Present technical solutions together with the Sales Manager
• Collaborate with internal functions such as the hydrodynamics center, engineering departments, procurement, and project organization
• Contribute to developing customer-specific and competitive solutions

About You

You have a strong interest in technology and thrive in roles where you can combine analytical work with customer dialogue and business understanding. You enjoy working with complex technical issues and collaborating with others to develop solutions that work in practice.

At the same time, you are comfortable in a role where you need to explain, present, and argue for technical solutions – both internally and externally. You enjoy collaborating with multiple functions and contributing your technical expertise in a broader context.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in mechanics, hydraulics, hydrodynamics, or a corresponding technical field
• Strong technical analytical skills
• Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner
• Good command of English, both spoken and written
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing technical roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from the marine industry
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing technical roles
• Experience in hydrodynamics or propulsion systems
• Knowledge of languages other than English

Personality

You are a person who thrives working solution-oriented in technically complex environments. You have the ability to analyze needs, weigh different alternatives against each other, and translate technical requirements into clear and feasible solutions.

You work in a structured and methodical way, but are also communicative and collaborative in your dialogue with both customers and colleagues. As a team player, you are happy to share your knowledge, build relationships, and contribute to the team's common goals.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and collective agreement with the possibility of some remote work
• Wellness allowance and extra support for sports events
• Reduced working hours
• Subsidized lunch in the staff cafeteria and access to the gym
• Parental leave and favorable insurance benefits

About Us

KONGSBERG is a global technology company with a 200-year history of innovation. We have our headquarters in Kongsberg, Norway, and operations in 35 countries. We believe that diversity is our strength and promote an inclusive culture that creates space for different perspectives and ideas.

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer enabling a sustainable future for our oceans. With our vision of zero emissions, we drive the marine industry forward and solve our customers' most difficult problems. We deliver world-leading products for vessel propulsion across all marine market sectors. Our solutions improve efficiency and safety based on our customers' unique needs.

Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn has approximately 370 dedicated employees working with research, development, sales, design, service, and assembly of market-leading vessel solutions. Our own hydrodynamic research center offers world-leading support for our product centers and customers globally.

About the Recruitment Process

In this recruitment, we collaborate with Tacting, where all recruitment consultants are certified according to DNV standards and work with unbiased recruitment. Using capacity tests and personality profile analyses, Tacting conducts an objective assessment of how you may handle your new tasks with us, while simultaneously minimizing the risk of discrimination and unequal treatment.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Ulf Holmgren at 076-307 10 29 or Daniel Wallström at 073-725 79 05.

We look forward to receiving your application.