
Head of Sales & Growth, Global Markets
Key Skills
Job Description
DNV Cyber is seeking a commercially driven and internationally minded Head of Sales & Growth to lead revenue growth across our Global Markets business.
This is a leadership position focused on accelerating DNV's position as a trusted OT cybersecurity partner for critical infrastructure industries. The role is centered on growing our advisory, assurance, managed services and cybersecurity engineering business across Maritime, Energy Systems, Oil & Gas, Renewables and other industrial sectors, leading the Global Markets sales team and develop account and go to market plans.
The successful candidate will combine strong sales leadership with deep knowledge of OT cybersecurity and industrial environments. The role includes working closely with DNV Cyber delivery teams, industry segments, key account management networks, and relevant DNV Business Areas, particularly Maritime and Energy Systems, to drive sustainable growth and strengthen customer relationships worldwide.
The role requires extensive international collaboration across regions, cultures and business units and will serve as a visible ambassador for DNV Cyber in the global marketplace.
Role Overview
Purpose
Drive profitable and sustainable growth of DNV Cyber's OT cybersecurity business by developing and executing the Global Markets commercial strategy, leading key sales activities, and building trusted customer relationships. The role combines direct business development and strategic account engagement with enabling DNV's consultant-led, consultative sales approach.
Success depends on personally developing opportunities and executive relationships while working closely with consultants to identify customer challenges, shape solutions, and convert technical expertise into commercial outcomes. Leveraging DNV's strong OT cybersecurity position.
The role is also responsible for expanding customer adoption of complementary IT cybersecurity and managed security services, creating broader and longer-term customer value.
Through strong collaboration with the Maritime and Energy Systems Business Areas, the role strengthens DNV's position as a trusted advisor and global leader in cyber-physical security and resilience, delivering sustainable pipeline growth, increased market share, and long-term customer value. The role will have a leading in the Maritime sales initiatives across DNV Cyber.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing OT cybersecurity sales and business development team, fostering a culture of customer focus, accountability, and collaboration.
- Build sales and business development capability through coaching, best practices, sales methodologies, and go-to-market excellence.
- Act as the commercial focal point for OT cybersecurity opportunities across Global Markets, enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing across DNV.
- Lead the development and execution of the regional OT cybersecurity growth strategy aligned with DNV Cyber priorities.
- Drive market development across Maritime, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Industrial Manufacturing, and Critical Infrastructure, with a primary focus on Maritime.
- Translate regulatory and industry drivers, including NIS2, IEC 62443, IACS UR E26/E27, and CRA, into customer engagement and sales opportunities.
- Support the development, positioning, and market adoption of OT cybersecurity services and solutions, while leveraging DNV's OT expertise to create demand for complementary IT cybersecurity and managed security services.
- Drive order intake and sales success through proactive pipeline development, effective opportunity management, and strong forecasting discipline.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Sponsor strategic pursuits and support the development of long-term account growth plans for key customers.
- Embed account-based selling, Salesforce discipline, and proven sales methodologies to improve opportunity conversion and win rates.
- Expand strategic accounts by positioning integrated OT, IT, and managed cybersecurity services that address customers' broader cyber resilience needs and support long-term growth.
Key Projects
Examples of responsibilities during the first 18 months:
- Accelerate Maritime OT Cyber growth around lifecycle cybersecurity services
- Expand Energy Systems cybersecurity opportunities within power generation, transmission and renewables
- Develop strategic partnerships and market access routes in priority geographies
- Increase cross-selling between DNV Cyber and other DNV Business Areas
- Improve conversion of strategic opportunities into large-scale projects and multi-year framework agreements
- Build a repeatable sales model for OT cybersecurity growth across Global Markets
Key Challenges
- Competing in a fast-growing and increasingly crowded OT cybersecurity market
- Building a scalable global sales engine
- Aligning multiple DNV stakeholders around customer opportunities
- Converting strong market awareness into sustainable revenue growth
- Balancing short-term sales performance with long-term market development
- Selling complex consultative cybersecurity solutions across multiple stakeholders
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Responsibilities
At DNV Cyber, we are passionate about cybersecurity and take pride in the way we are impacting the society we live in. We encourage you to excel professionally through knowledge sharing and demanding cases. At DNV Cyber, you'll have 500 colleagues who share an interest in cyber security with you. With us, you will be surrounded by the most talented people in the cybersecurity field
Join us on an exciting adventure of growth, meaningful work, and shaping the future through cybersecurity!
Visit our website to get to know more about us!
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate
Required Experience
10+ years experience in consultative B2B sales and business development
Significant experience selling OT cybersecurity services
Strong network within Maritime and/or Energy sectors
Proven track record of achieving substantial revenue growth
Experience leading international sales teams
Experience managing strategic customer relationships at executive level
Demonstrated success in complex solution selling environments
Preferred Experience
Experience within DNV, DNV Cyber, Maritime and/or Energy sector
Understanding of DNV's operating model and Business Areas
Experience selling cybersecurity assurance, advisory and managed services
Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIS2, IACS UR E26/E27, IMO cyber requirements and industrial cybersecurity regulations
Experience working in multi-cultural global organizations
Personal Qualities
Commercially driven and customer-focused
Strategic, execution-oriented leader
Strong influencer and relationship builder
Entrepreneurial and growth-minded
Collaborative and resilient in change
Credible across technical and executive audiences
Core Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing global sales team to drive revenue growth for OT cybersecurity services across critical infrastructure sectors. Develop and execute commercial strategies while building executive-level relationships to position DNV as a trusted partner in cyber-physical security.
Requirements
Requires over 10 years of experience in consultative B2B sales and business development, specifically within the OT cybersecurity and industrial sectors. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading international teams and managing complex, large-scale strategic accounts.
About DNV
Industry: Public Safety
Company size: 10,001+ employees
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