Commercial Project Leader

DN Media Group; Oslo; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to TradeWinds and DN products

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

DN Media Group and TradeWinds are expanding the Executive Network with a 12-month fixed-term Commercial Project Leader role. You will own the process from research to meetings and memberships, engaging top maritime leaders and driving international growth.

You’ll build trust, manage relationships and contribute to the network’s ongoing development. The role values initiative, persistence, and professional communication in English and Norwegian, with a flexible working day structure and access to

Qualifications

• Degree in shipping or related field required or preferred.
• Experience with maritime industry or strong network knowledge.
• Professional communication with senior decision-makers.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit suitable members for the network.
• Contact leaders and decision-makers by email and phone.
• Plan and conduct meetings and follow up with members.
• Build long-term relationships and support international growth.
• Play a key role in developing the network concept and execution.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Bilingual English-Norwegian

Education

Degree in shipping or related field

Job description

DN Media Group and TradeWinds are expanding Executive Network following strong market demand and excellent feedback. As part of our global growth initiative, we are now seeking a Commercial Project Leader for a 12-month fixed-term position. You will have a clear commercial responsibility for identifying, attracting and recruiting suitable members to the network, while helping to develop the concept further.

TradeWinds Executive Network brings together international leaders and decision-makers from the maritime industry to share experiences, discuss real challenges and develop new perspectives that strengthen their leadership.

About the role

This role is for someone who enjoys reaching out directly to leaders and decision-makers, understands the industry and can engage effectively in strategic discussions.

You will own the entire process, from research and initial contact through to meetings, follow-up and signed memberships. You will also support existing members, build long-term relationships and contribute to the network’s international development. You will have the flexibility to organize your working day and have access to the expertise within TradeWinds and DN Media Group.

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, builds trust and has the drive and persistence to maintain momentum over time. You will join a growing business area within DN Media Group.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and researching suitable potential members.
• Contacting leaders and decision-makers by email and phone.
• Planning and conducting meetings.
• Following up with potential and existing members.
• Building and developing long-term relationships with members within the network.
• Contributing to the continued development and international growth of the concept.

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally holds a degree in shipping, communications or a related field.
• Has experience in, or has worked closely with the maritime industry, and may already be familiar with key market players.
• Can communicate professionally with senior decision-makers.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.
• Takes on a structured and systematic approach to your work and is motivated by progress and results.
• Is curious, proactive and focused on building relationships.
• Enjoys both working independently and collaborating as part of a team.

What can we offer?

• An exciting role in an ambitious environment focused on innovation and growth.
• Engaging professional challenges and the opportunity to build a unique network.
• The opportunity to make an impact as part of a skilled and dedicated team, with comprehensive onboarding, training and support.
• Knowledgeable and friendly colleagues in a positive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Access to TradeWinds, DN products and related publications.

About DN Media Group

We are an equal opportunities employer who wants to attract qualified applicants regardless to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

DN Media Group, owner of Norwegian financial daily Dagens Naeringsliv and a portfolio of other specialist titles with a global reach. We pride ourselves on high standards of independent journalism and have an ambitious growth strategy. But don't take our word for it, take a look around our career pages and website to find out more about DN Media Group, its publications, and the team.

And for what is on offer for you as a new colleague take a look at the People & Culture department at career pages.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process we conduct ID-checks and right to work checks, and when necessary, a full background check. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.