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January 13, 2012 at 3:02 pm

New vacancy at Scana do Brasil

Scana do Brasil has completed the process for the job position announced some months ago at NBCC webpage for an Administrative/Secretary.

Now Scana is looking for a sales manager for the propulsion area.

Job advertisement:

About Scana

Scana Industrier ASA (Scana) is a Nordic industrial group operating in three business areas: Steel, Marine and Oil & Gas. Most of Scana’s companies serve one or more of three market segments. Scana possesses market-leading expertise in these areas, and in the future the company will sell a greater proportion of finished products and solutions.

Scana Propulsion was established to coordinate and increase the market interest for Scana’s propulsion technology. Scana Propulsion is providing complete propulsionsystems and after sales service to the global offshore-, merchant- and fishingvessel markets. Scana Propulsion is regarded among the leading propulsionsystems world wide. The product line consist of a wide range of gearboxes,propellers, tunnel thrusters and remote control systems, in the power range upto 20.000 kW, and the systems are hallmarked by robust and durable qualitiescombined with a high degree of tailor-made solutions.

Vacant position: Sales Manager Scana Propulsion

Scana Do Brazil Industrias

Tasks:

  • .        Proactive sales activity in the region in accordance with Scana Propulsion strategy and guidelines.
    ·        Maintain a close cooperation ship with Scana Propulsion Service agents.
    ·        Drive business development activities; accountable for the achievement of sales and business goals.
    ·        Build the business by identifying and pursuing prospects and generating market awareness of the Scana Propulsion brand.
    ·        Proactively identify new market demands and opportunities.
    ·        Establish and maintain a good relationship with potential clients and their representatives.


Preferred Qualifications

·        Self-motivated individual, able to work independently and on own initiative.
·        Ability to work with and motivate people within the organization.
·        Self-confidence and professional attitude.
·        Analytic skills and organized working method.
·        Shipping business knowledge, experience and understanding of marine equipment.
·        Engineering education or equivalent. Relevant experience within sales & customer relations.
·        Fluency in English and Portuguese is a requirement. Other languages skills are an advantage.


Entry:

Candidates holding a technical degree within marine engineering, naval architecture or equivalent, will be preferred. However, your experience and track record may be considered more important than your formal qualifications.

Proven sales experience, a good customer network, together with a good record of achieving targets will be considered an advantage.

Training:

As a sales manager, you’ll be expected to already have good sales and management skills. Further training on products and sales will be given both locally by representatives from the head office and when visiting our production facilities in Europe.

Opportunities:

The chosen candidate will be in charge of the general sales activity for a wide range of propulsion related equipment in one of the fastest growing markets in the world. There are definite possibilities for growth both in the market and in the Scana Do Brazil organization.

Annual Income:

Scana offers a competitive salary for the right candidate.

Contact:

johnar.olsen@scana.no