Defense Sales Manager: Build & Scale Global Commercial Growth

Squarehead Technology; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workday

Subsidized canteen

Weekly physical activity

Rooftop terrace

Parking

Employee development through courses

Job summary

Squarehead Technology is seeking a commercially driven and hands-on Sales Manager to lead the Defense sales organization from our Oslo office. You will shape the commercial function, develop new business, strengthen customer relationships, and drive international growth with a hands-on approach.

You will manage a small team, bridge sales with engineering, and ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and partner development across Europe and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience selling technically advanced products through complex, relationship-driven sales cycles.
• Engineering or other technical background is a strong advantage.
• Ability to lead a sales organization and manage distributors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Defense sales organization with a hands-on approach and build a scalable commercial operation.
• Develop new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with customers and partners across Europe.
• Own forecasting, pipeline management and CRM discipline to support growth.
• Develop and strengthen partner and channel relationships with distributors and system integrators.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the commercial strategy across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Business development

Customer relationship management

CRM

Tools

CRM software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Squarehead Technology is seeking a commercially driven and hands-on Sales Manager to lead the Defense sales organization from our Oslo office. You will shape the commercial function, develop new business, strengthen customer relationships, and drive international growth with a hands-on approach.

You will manage a small team, bridge sales with engineering, and ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and partner development across Europe and beyond.