Sales Executive Security Academy

DNV GL; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

30 annual vacation days

Pension scheme

International working environment

Training and development opportunities

CRM and AI tools

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Sales Executive for Security Academy Benelux to drive revenue through training courses and education programs in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and compliance. You will identify and develop new business opportunities, advise on learning pathways, and build long-term customer relationships across the Benelux region.

You will engage with CISOs, IT Managers, and HR professionals, reporting to the Sector Leader Training Benelux.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a commercial B2B sales role.
• Experience in business development, account management, or consultative selling.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities across the Benelux region.
• Following up on leads, inquiries, and training evaluations.
• Advising customers on public courses, in-company training, and certification pathways.
• Preparing and following up on quotations and commercial proposals.
• Growing existing customer relationships and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Expanding your professional network within cybersecurity, IT, and compliance.
• Collaborating with trainers and subject matter experts to provide the best solutions for customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Account management

Negotiation

Job description

Sales Executive Security Academy Benelux

Help build the cyber resilience of organizations and contribute to the growth of Security Academy.
At DNV, we work every day towards a safer and more sustainable future. Through Security Academy, we help organizations and professionals strengthen their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and compliance.

• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Business: Business Assurance
• Position type: Full Time
• Contract type: Time Limited Employee

Due to the continued growth of our training activities across the Benelux region, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Sales Executive. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of training courses and educational programs in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and compliance. You will identify and develop new business opportunities, advise organizations on suitable learning and development pathways, and build long-term customer relationships.

You act as the vital link between customer needs, training solutions, and commercial success. Working closely with trainers, subject matter experts, and colleagues across DNV, you will ensure customers receive the best possible support while achieving commercial objectives.
You will report directly to the Sector Leader Training Benelux.

About Security Academy

Security Academy is part of DNV and a leading training provider in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and compliance. Through training programs, certification pathways, and customized solutions, we help organizations strengthen their digital resilience.

Our customers range from mid-sized companies to international enterprises, government institutions, consultancy firms, and Managed Service Providers throughout the Benelux.

What will you be doing?

As a Sales Executive, you will combine business development, consultative selling, and account management.
Your responsibilities include:

• Developing new business opportunities across the Benelux region;
• Following up on leads, customer inquiries, and training evaluations;
• Advising customers on public courses, in-company training programs, and certification pathways;
• Preparing and following up on quotations and commercial proposals;
• Growing existing customer relationships and identifying cross-selling opportunities;
• Expanding your professional network within cybersecurity, IT, and compliance;
• Collaborating with trainers and subject matter experts to provide the best solutions for customers.

You will engage with stakeholders such as CISOs, Information Security Managers, IT Managers, Compliance Officers, and HR and Learning & Development professionals.

What we offer

At DNV, we believe that engaged employees are the foundation of a successful organization. That is why we invest in a working environment where collaboration, development, and entrepreneurship thrive.

We Care

We put customers, colleagues, and society at the heart of everything we do. By helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, you contribute directly to a safer digital world.

We Dare

We challenge the status quo and continuously strive for improvement. In this role, you will have the freedom to create new business opportunities, build relationships, and contribute to the further growth of Security Academy.

We Share

Knowledge sharing is part of our DNA. You will work closely with trainers, subject matter experts, and colleagues across the Benelux. Together, we deliver the best solutions for our customers.

Flexible working

Your office location will be Woerden. Depending on your schedule, you may work from home, at the office, or at customer locations. The role covers the entire Benelux region. This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week. A 32-hour workweek is open for discussion.

Growing your career

We actively invest in your development. You will receive training, coaching, and access to modern tools such as Microsoft Copilot and AI-supported sales solutions. This gives you every opportunity to further develop your commercial skills and achieve success.

Excellent benefits package

In addition to an exciting role within an international organization, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,500 and €5,500, depending on experience and qualifications;
• An attractive Sales Incentive Scheme with performance-based rewards;
• A company car;
• Laptop and mobile phone;
• 30 annual vacation days (excluding public holidays);
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Excellent secondary benefits;
• An international working environment;
• Extensive training and development opportunities;
• Modern CRM and AI tools to support your success.

About you

You are a commercial professional who enjoys building relationships, creating new opportunities, and delivering results. You understand how to translate customer needs into valuable solutions and feel comfortable in a consultative sales environment.

You do not need to be a cybersecurity expert, but you do have an affinity with technology, information security, or compliance and are genuinely interested in your customers' challenges. We are not looking for a traditional internal sales representative, training coordinator, or relationship manager.

We are looking for someone who:

• Identifies and follows up on opportunities;
• Enjoys networking and relationship building;
• Has experience with consultative selling and translating customer needs into effective solutions;
• Works independently and takes ownership;
• Is results-driven while maintaining a long-term customer focus;
• Has an affinity with cybersecurity, IT, or compliance.

In addition, you bring:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a commercial B2B sales role;
• Experience in business development, account management, or consultative selling;
• Strong communication skills;
• Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.

Nice to have

• Experience with training, learning, or certification services;
• An existing network within IT, cybersecurity, or compliance;
• Experience within software, SaaS, telecommunications, or professional services.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.