Senior Sales Manager

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp. wartsila.com Open · verified Oct 6, 2026

Oslo Senior Sales Leadership

At a glance

Senior Sales Leadership role at Wärtsilä Oyj Abp. Oslo.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SenioritySenior

LocationOslo

PostedOct 6, 2026 · today

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build and maintain relationships with customers, helping them select marine solutions for new vessels
Find or shape sales opportunities that support marine decarbonisation through consultative customer work
Take assigned sales from prospecting through deal close, balancing customer satisfaction with profitable outcomes
Use marine-solution expertise to create value for customers and Wärtsilä

What you bring

You have sold into marine newbuild projects and understand the shipbuilding process, especially Norwegian designers and yards
You bring technical knowledge of marine power and propulsion, plus familiarity with maritime emissions and safety rules
You communicate well in both Norwegian and English

Who this fits

This senior sales role suits someone with relevant marine partners and stakeholder connections who is motivated by decarbonising shipping. Expect mainly domestic travel. Oslo, Ålesund, Bergen, Rubbestadneset or Stord are preferred locations, with hybrid work available.

From the employer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  

We are looking for a Sales Manager Newbuild with a main responsibility in helping our customers fitting their vessels with Wärtsilä marine solutions. The preferred location for this position is Oslo, Ålesund, Bergen, Rubbestadneset or Stord with the option of hybrid work.

The Wärtsilä Norway sales team comprise 20 skilled sales managers, responsible for a yearly sales of >250M€ within newbuilds, conversions and services, and you’ll be working as a part of the newbuilds group, a 6-person team which specialise in the interactions between vessel owners, designers, consultants and yards while providing technical and commercial management in the offering process.

Your role and responsibilities  

As a Newbuild Sales Manager your work will include

Maintain and further develop new and existing customer relationships
Identify and/or develop sales projects, support decarbonization with a consultative and collaborative approach
Execute and manages complex end-to-end sales processes for assigned customers or markets, from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring customer satisfaction and business profitability
Utilising in-depth knowledge of marine solutions to brings value to both the customer and Wärtsilä

 Requirements for the position:

Technical knowledge about marine power and propulsion systems
Experience with ship building process with special emphasize on Norwegian designers and yards  
You have a network of relevant partners and stakeholders
You are passionate about the marine decarbonisation journey

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

Experience from marine newbuild sales
Knowledge about maritime regulations within emissions and safety
Excellent communication skills, both in English and Norwegian
Flexibility to travel, mainly domestic

Why you and us?   

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsiliän community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsiliäns - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

Contact & next steps  
  

Please submit your application before the application deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

John B Jørgensen,

Manager, Newbuild Sales Norway

John.jorgensen@wartsila.com

Last application date: 20/10/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.