Senior Sales Executive - DNV Forecaster

DNV Forecaster is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its global operations.

Short term forecasting is a pivotal part of the energy transition. Accurate generation and demand forecasts for the coming hours and days enable the integration of renewables into power grids and markets on a large scale. As renewable energy continues to grow, the role of the Forecaster team becomes increasingly vital. We are committed to providing our customers with the most accurate forecasts every day and improving our forecasting models every year.

As a senior sales executive , you will be an integral part of a small global team, providing highly accurate and reliable forecasting services for energy traders, grid regulators, and plant operators. Your role will involve identifying and nurturing both inbound and outbound business opportunities, contributing to our growth targets and the expansion of our customer base.

Forecaster is at the cutting edge of DNV’s digital offering and is a growing service, making it an exciting environment to develop. DNV offers significant personal growth opportunities in this field, as the company is focused on growing its digital footprint in renewables and more broadly. This means there is also a wide range of opportunities for learning and growth in any relevant field, with the full support of DNV’s dedicated career tracks.

This role will report to the Global Sales Manager and be based in one of our North American DNV offices. It presents a dynamic hybrid schedule, with employees typically spending three days per week working from either a DNV office or client location / site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and demonstrate the team’s product or service to the customer, ., performing effective online demos to prospective customers
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Generate proposals focused on customer requirements and ensure proposals are delivered at the highest quality
• Assist with scoping work for customers and ensure timely follow-up to inquiries
• Build relationships with customers to ensure services meet their requirements
• Up-sell forecasting opportunities and assist with the coordination of other teams for cross-selling opportunities
• Research accounts, identify key players, and generate interest
• Maintain and expand database of prospects within assigned territory
• Set and meet sales goals and objectives set by leadership
• Assist with the commercial and marketing aspects of the business, such as workshops and meetings to discuss and promote DNV's forecasting services
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid / remote opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

For California, Washington, New York : “DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York Washington only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50,000.00 - $70,000.00”

Application deadline November 30th, 2024

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DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston’s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal – Best Places to Work competition.

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