Area Sales Manager

SIEMENS ENERGY TURBOMACHINERY AS; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop our SGT-50 gas turbine business. You will build long-term customer relationships, manage and prioritize the sales pipeline, and lead customer dialogues from initial discussions through to successful delivery.

The role requires more than five years of sales experience, fluency in English, and the ability to travel at least twice per month; Norwegian language is a plus.

Qualifications

• More than five years of relevant sales experience.
• Fluent English written and oral.
• Experience leading complex sales processes or customer projects.
• Ability to travel at least twice per month.
• Norwegian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships and manage the sales pipeline.
• Lead sales dialogues and coordinate sales projects from initial discussions to delivery.
• Identify opportunities and develop value-driven solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, service and project teams to move the sales process forward.
• Analyze markets and competitors to inform strategic sales actions.

Skills

Fluent English

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Business/Engineering degree

Job description

Develop new-unit and service business for SGT-50 gas turbines, manage sales pipeline, build customer relationships, and lead sales projects.

• More than five years of relevant sales experience
• Fluent English written and oral
• Experience leading complex sales processes or customer projects
• Ability to travel at least twice per month

Join Siemens Energy as Area Sales Manager

Join Siemens Energy and help grow our global SGT-50 gas turbine business!

You will become part of a supportive, collaborative team where different experiences and perspectives are valued.

Snapshot of your day

As an Area Sales Manager, you will spend your day building strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and developing solutions that create long-term value. You will actively manage and prioritize your sales pipeline, lead customer dialogues, and coordinate sales projects from initial discussions through to successful delivery.

Working closely with colleagues, customers, and partners, you will combine commercial drive with collaboration and strategic thinking to support sustainable growth and create positive outcomes for everyone involved.

The role also includes regular travel, both domestically and internationally, with an expectation of travelling at least twice per month.

How you’ll make a difference

You will develop new-unit and service business, owning opportunities from the first lead through contract award and handover to execution.

Apply value-based selling and negotiate commercial terms.

Build trusted, long-term customer relationships.

Work closely with engineering, service and project teams while keeping the sales process moving forward.

Analyze markets and competitors, turning findings into actionable insights.

What you bring

More than five years of relevant sales experience.

Fluent English written and oral is a must, Norwegian is an advantage.

Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Experience leading complex sales processes or customer projects.

Knowledge of gas turbines, energy or industrial markets is an advantage—not a requirement.

A degree in business, engineering or a related field is beneficial. We are looking for someone that enjoys working with people and building strong relationships, whether with customers, partners, or colleagues. You're comfortable taking initiative and moving things forward, while also knowing that the best results often come from working together and sharing ideas. You have a commercial mindset and enjoy spotting opportunities, but just as importantly, you're motivated by creating value and finding solutions that make a difference. You thrive in a role where no two days are the same and can balance multiple priorities without losing sight of what matters most.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo