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AKVA group is a technology and service partner to the global aquaculture industry. As a public company operating in one of the world's fastest growing food industries, AKVA group supplies everything from single components, complete installations, and services for both cage and land-based aquaculture operations.
AKVA group is present in all markets with offices in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Iceland, Canada, Australia, and Turkey. The North American division of AKVA group has offices in Canada West & East coast.
AKVA group contributes with solutions and services that make our customers successful in developing and operating sustainable and profitable aquaculture operations. It does so by attracting and retaining great people with diverse knowledge to develop sustainable solutions and services to further the industry.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Sales and Customer Services Manager is responsible for leading sales strategies defined for the local market, proactively developing new business and creating partnership with our customers. This position plays a vital role representing the company by driving the sales process through strategy, proposal, presentations and successful conclusion to the key decision makers.
You will be joining a strong team of skilled individuals to support the service operations of AKVA group. This is a position with a high degree of leadership, requiring a professional to present a consultative, hands-on approach to the business.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
- To understand the customer and market needs and then profitably and sustainably grow the sales into existing and new markets within the region.
- To meet or exceed the customers' expectations through the delivery of technology and services.
- Supervision of a growing group of service technicians.
What you'll need
Qualifications
- Minimum BSc in Sciences - Biology/Aquaculture/Fisheries/Applied Science/Environmental or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Strong business sense.
- Aquaculture industry expertise especially in the sea cage environment.
- Ideally successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets (+3 years).
- Skilled in standard software including Microsoft Excel and Word, with an aptitude to learn and work with various software products.
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electronics would be a definite asset.
- Enthusiasm with strong leadership and organization skills. You must be comfortable working at customer offshore sites.
- Committed and self-motivated with excellent people skills.
- Responsible team player.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region as this role will involve client consulting on-site.
- Valid driver´s license and clean driving record.
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Core Skills
A little bit about us
AKVA group North America
AKVA group is a technology and service partner to the global aquaculture industry. As a public company operating in one of the world's fastest growing food industries, AKVA group supplies everything from single components, complete installations, and services for both cage and land-based aquaculture operations.
AKVA group is present in all markets with offices in Norway, Chile, Denmark, Scotland, Iceland, Canada, Australia, and Turkey. The North American division of AKVA group has Canadian offices in Campbell River, British Columbia.
AKVA group contributes with solutions and services that make our customers successful in developing and operating sustainable and profitable aquaculture operations. It does so by attracting and keeping great people with diverse knowledge to develop sustainable solutions and services to further the industry.