Head of Growth and Market

Sørlandet er mer enn et skip og mer enn en skole. Sammen med datterselskapet A+ World Academy er organisasjonen i ferd med å utvikle en unik kombinasjon av kultur, utdanning og kommersiell virksomhet.

We are now looking for a leader who will help shape the next chapter.

As Head of Growth and Marketing, you will have broad responsibility for the organization's growth and development. You will help build the brand, strengthen partnerships, develop new revenue opportunities, and bring together communication, marketing, and commercial development in one clear direction – nationally and internationally.

The role combines strategic management with operational responsibility. You will develop plans, concepts and partnerships, but also actively contribute to sales work, relationship building and commercial follow-up. We are therefore looking for a leader who thrives on both developing long-term strategies and creating concrete results in the market.

You will succeed by developing people, building strong collaborative processes and further developing the organization's overall capacity - so that the business is stronger, both commercially and as a social actor.

About the role

The Head of Growth and Market is part of the organization's management team and is responsible for the subject area in the One Ship – One Crew organizational model.

The position is responsible for:

• Strategic development of the organization's commercial activities
• Further development of the brands Sørlandet and A+ World Academy
• Marketing, communication and reputation building
• International student recruitment to A+ World Academy
• Sponsor and partner development
• Development of new products, services and revenue sources
• Further development of commercial programs, voyages and events
• Sales and follow-up of commercial customers and partners
• Management and development of employees, partners and suppliers within the field

The role has a particular responsibility for strengthening the organization's visibility, relevance and financial sustainability through growth in both revenue, relationships and reputation.

We are looking for you as

• Have experience in business development, marketing, communications, sales or commercial management
• Has documented results in growth, branding, market development or sales
• Has experience in developing and implementing strategies
• Thrives in building relationships, networks and partnerships
• Has experience in leading employees and developing organizations
• Ability to combine long-term strategy with operational execution
• Is comfortable with both a leadership role and personal customer and partner follow-up
• Communicates well in Norwegian and English, both verbally and in writing

Experience from education, the cultural sector, the experience industry, international markets or non-profit organizations is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Personal characteristics

We believe you will be most successful if you:

• Is a unifying and relationship-oriented leader
• Has high execution ability
• Motivated by developing people and organizations
• Is curious, innovative and commercially oriented
• Thrives in alternating between strategic work and practical implementation
• Is results-oriented and motivated by creating growth
• Has a high work capacity and takes responsibility for completing tasks to their full potential
• Sees opportunities where others see limitations

We offer

• A key leadership role in an organization with a unique social mission
• The opportunity to influence the development of both Sørlandet and A+ World Academy
• A place in a new and aggressive leadership group
• An international working environment with committed employees and partners
• Great freedom to develop new initiatives, partnerships and revenue opportunities
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of one of Norway's most famous maritime brands into its next century

Work location: Kristiansand with some national and international travel
Reports to: CEO / Managing Director

Application deadline: August 25

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Knut Arne Gjertsen
CEO / Managing Director
The Foundation The Ship Sørlandet
Email: director@sorlandet.org
M: +47 922 50 533

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