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Sales Director | Fresh Water Norway

“The pack that grows back. We’re not just a carton. We’re a revolution.”
We believe that being eco-friendly and sustainable should not reduce the quality of the product.

Publisert tirsdag 03. september 2024 - 16:53 Sist oppdatert tirsdag 03. september 2024 - 17:08

Are you passionate about international sales and sustainability? Do you thrive when given the opportunity to build something on a global scale?

Freshwater Norway is now hiring for a Sales Director to be based out of Oslo. Our unique and future focused product has seen good traction in international markets, and we are now looking to scale further and double our production line capacity within the next 3-5 years.

The pack that grows back. We’re not just a carton. We’re a revolution.”

Our Fresh Water cartons are made from 88% renewable resources, which means that the sources of the materials can grow back. Simply, the pack that grows back. The main materials used in our cartons comes from plant-based plastic and trees. Which both are renewable resources that can grow back.

In the position of Sales Director, you will have the overall responsibility for sales, sales processes and sales strategy. This includes further development of sales processes, direct sales, liaise with partners, identify potential new partners and introducing Freshwater Norway to new countries on a global scale. In many ways you will be company`s face outwards to the global market as well as leading a team of 3 sales staff. You will collaborate closely with the board and investors in relation to strategic decisions and carry out management responsibilities when relevant.

What can we offer?

Working for Freshwater Norway, you will be integral in growing a sustainable brand / product globally. You will have the opportunity to travel to exciting places and front a product that has huge potential. We have solid owners with a long-term perspective and a factory 100% financed through equity capital.

We can offer a competitive package with nice offices, across the street from National Theatre station in Oslo, and you will have an eco-system around you to give you support when needed (investors, chair of the board in the same offices).

Candidate profile

As this is first and foremost a sales job, 5 years + experience from selling at a global scale is essential.It would be a great benefit if you have both B2B and Partner sales experience and experience from food & beverage or logistics would be an advantage, but not a must.

Other key things we are looking for:

A visionary and quick to spot opportunities and act thereafter
Experience from running sales processes both hands-on and via your team
Some strategic sales experience
Experience from upselling, both in relation to volume and price margins
Interest in sustainability and international sales
Bachelor or above within relevant field
People management experience is a plus but not required

Next step

Erik Falk Hansen and Håkon Dager in AvantGarde Search is assisting Freshwater Norway with this hiring process. They have a detailed prospect they will happily send to you, prior to you sending your CV. Alternatively, please feel free to click the link and send through your CV or LinkedIn profile. All contact is strictly confidential.