Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Who you are?
You are a self-motivated and results-driven professional with a structured approach to sales and a passion for achieving targets. You thrive on building and nurturing customer relationships—primarily through digital channels—and are energized by identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Your ability to influence and connect makes you a strong networker, capable of establishing and maintaining trust-based relationships even at a distance. With a sharp commercial mindset and a genuine interest in technical solutions, you combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver value to both customers and the business.
About the job
As an Inside Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in driving sales of advanced separation technologies—including membranes, decanters, and separators—primarily within the Food & Water sectors in Norway. You will be part of a dynamic Nordic sales team focused on delivering cutting-edge Separation Solutions. In this role, you will work closely with the Market Area Manager, the broader sales team, and cross-functional departments, to ensure seamless customer engagement and solution delivery.
Key Tasks
As an Inside Sales Engineer, your role is focusing on remote customer engagement. While direct customer visits are minimal, you will work in close collaboration with the Area Sales Manager in Norway to ensure a seamless and effective sales process. Your main responsibilities include:
- Drive Sales from the Office: Follow structured sales processes to promote and sell Alfa Laval’s Separation Solutions—primarily through remote channels such as phone, email, and digital platforms.
- Develop Tailored Technical Proposals: Create precise and compelling technical quotations that address customer needs, emphasizing the unique value of our solutions. Ensure timely and proactive follow-up.
- Provide Expert Support: Act as a key point of contact during the quotation phase, utilizing internal technical resources for solution sizing and selection.
- Communicate Value Clearly: Translate complex technical information into clear, customer-focused messaging that highlights the benefits and advantages of our offerings.
- Utilize Digital Tools Strategically: Leverage CRM and other digital tools to analyze market data, identify opportunities, and support the execution of the sales strategy.
What You Know
You bring a technical mindset and commercial acumen, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and drive results.
Engineering degree (or near completion)
Experience in technical sales or the Food & Water industry (advantageous)
Ability to create precise technical quotations and solutions
Skilled in CRM and digital tools for sales analysis
Fluent in Norwegian and English
What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and challenging position in a dynamic and collaborative environment where we create value together and support each other’s success. Your personal and professional development is a top priority—we’ll work with you to align your growth ambitions with our business goals.
With access to powerful tools, expert support, and comprehensive training, you’ll be fully equipped to engage with customers in a technically skilled and professional manner. You’ll enjoy the freedom to take initiative, make decisions, and take ownership of your work.
This position is based at our office in Sandvika, Norway, where you’ll be part of a supportive team and work closely with a local colleague who will help you get up to speed and thrive in your role.
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Market Area Manager, Food & Water Separation, Søren Johansen at +45 6056 4686.
Please send your motivational application and CV in one document no later than July 27th 2025.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
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