Founded Rohjo AS to leverage my extensive experience in business development, management, sales, and relationship building. I aimed to assist companies that lacked the comprehensive capabilities and resources that Rohjo possesses, enabling them to enhance their market presence, secure order intake, and establish new business relationships. Some of our valued clients include Hybrid Energy AS, Wieso AS, and PowerON AS. My ongoing commitment has primarily revolved around securing new… Show more Founded Rohjo AS to leverage my extensive experience in business development, management, sales, and relationship building. I aimed to assist companies that lacked the comprehensive capabilities and resources that Rohjo possesses, enabling them to enhance their market presence, secure order intake, and establish new business relationships. Some of our valued clients include Hybrid Energy AS, Wieso AS, and PowerON AS. My ongoing commitment has primarily revolved around securing new orders/contracts, expanding supplier networks, and engaging in strategic endeavors. For PowerOn, we are also focused on sustainability solutions to bolster their position as a prominent provider of equipment and services to the railway and track industry in Norway. Responsible for implementing a new management system and ISO certifications. Commercialization of "Predictive Maintenance" system by Elder Research Inc. and Ægir within the hydroelectric power production sector in Europe and Asia. Show less

Jacobsen Elektro was established in 1891 and was one of the oldest electro-technical companies in Norway. Our business encompassed everything from delivery of turnkey substations and power stations – to service related advisory services. During the last 20 years we have built a large number of turnkey plants in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia. Our clients in Norway were leading companies in the process and energy-intensive industries, energy producers and grid owners of all voltage levels… Show more Jacobsen Elektro was established in 1891 and was one of the oldest electro-technical companies in Norway. Our business encompassed everything from delivery of turnkey substations and power stations – to service related advisory services. During the last 20 years we have built a large number of turnkey plants in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia. Our clients in Norway were leading companies in the process and energy-intensive industries, energy producers and grid owners of all voltage levels. Responsible for global sales of services and projects for Jacobsen Elektro AS. Special focus on Norway, Ghana, Benin, Tanzania and other Sub-Saharan countries as well as Asia. New project won in Kupang Indonesia and 2 new EPC projects for Statnett. This after rebuilding the sales department and establishing a well-functioning team. 2017 was a record year with new single EPC projects in Norway worth about 750 MNOK. Worked with an active pipeline of about NOK 8.5 billion with a current order reserve of about 1 billion NOK. Management responsibility for the sales and calculation department consisting of 12 sales and support personnel. Intrigant part of the senior management team. The company was forced to declare bankruptcy due the reasons within the Group, resulting in severe liquidity issues. New owner bought the company December 3, 2019. Show less

Hired to launch Jacobsen Elektro in the Norwegian EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) market at central and regional networks level. After relentless work and market adaptation, Jacobsen Elektro is a well-established player in this market with several large contracts at the different voltage levers. The Norwegian team is a well-functioning unit and a formidable competitor well respected in the market place.

Responsible for launching electricity mobility as a focus area for Infratek in Scandinavia. Secured the contract for the Super Charger installation for Tesla in Norway and Sweden in time before the delivery of Model S cars. Quick charging infrastructure for Nissan, VW and other fast-charging cars via Ishavsveien, Fortum Charge & Drive and Green Contact was won along with home charging programs for these manufacturers. This business segment now generates about 30 million a year in sales of a… Show more Responsible for launching electricity mobility as a focus area for Infratek in Scandinavia. Secured the contract for the Super Charger installation for Tesla in Norway and Sweden in time before the delivery of Model S cars. Quick charging infrastructure for Nissan, VW and other fast-charging cars via Ishavsveien, Fortum Charge & Drive and Green Contact was won along with home charging programs for these manufacturers. This business segment now generates about 30 million a year in sales of a total turnover of approximately 130 MNOK. Served also as deputy Department Manager with about 120 people. Show less

Responsible for the company's sales staff and budgets. Operates primarily in Scandinavia with sales of anti-corrosion paints in industry, marine and offshore. 14 salesmen and 2 technical sales managers work out from the head office in Lier and the sales offices in Bergen and Ålesund. The main task is to facilitate and motivate salespeople, annual price negotiations, ensure that they have what is always needed of marketing materials, present Carboline to potential new customers and focus on… Show more Responsible for the company's sales staff and budgets. Operates primarily in Scandinavia with sales of anti-corrosion paints in industry, marine and offshore. 14 salesmen and 2 technical sales managers work out from the head office in Lier and the sales offices in Bergen and Ålesund. The main task is to facilitate and motivate salespeople, annual price negotiations, ensure that they have what is always needed of marketing materials, present Carboline to potential new customers and focus on larger Key Accounts such as Siemens Wind power and Statoil. Work on integrating Carboline Norway with Carboline Europe and working with Carboline Company, located in St. Louis MS, USA at global and European customer level. Find and integrate products from sister companies that can strengthen our market position in a challenging industry with extreme competition. Show less

Responsible for sales and marketing at Hellefoss AS including its own sales offices in the UK and Germany. Worked directly with agents in most countries in Europe while working actively to expand the market eastward. Turkey became one of the largest markets within one year. We set sales records in 2007 with a profit of over 22 million, an improvement of 30 million from 2006. Relationship building between customers, agents and sales offices became a success. We became a team that worked in… Show more Responsible for sales and marketing at Hellefoss AS including its own sales offices in the UK and Germany. Worked directly with agents in most countries in Europe while working actively to expand the market eastward. Turkey became one of the largest markets within one year. We set sales records in 2007 with a profit of over 22 million, an improvement of 30 million from 2006. Relationship building between customers, agents and sales offices became a success. We became a team that worked in close across borders. Strategy work adapted to each market has been an important part of the task. Main responsibility for annual contract negotiations with the major customer and market. Personnel responsibility and internal follow-up of operations and logistics plus all the agents. Dash 2008 was implemented for optimizing logistical functions and inventory control. Show less

Manager and budget responsibility for North America and Norway with underlying sales offices. In recent years, this market has produced results and retained market shares above the industry average. The sales office in Ålesund covers Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The Seattle sales office covers the US and Canada, but focuses on the Northwest fisheries, including Alaska. Developed new fisheries on the East Coast of the United States and Canada. The work includes political and… Show more Manager and budget responsibility for North America and Norway with underlying sales offices. In recent years, this market has produced results and retained market shares above the industry average. The sales office in Ålesund covers Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The Seattle sales office covers the US and Canada, but focuses on the Northwest fisheries, including Alaska. Developed new fisheries on the East Coast of the United States and Canada. The work includes political and scientific relationship building and lobbying, as well as processing existing and potential customer groups. Initiator for cooperation with WWF as to more selective fisheries using longlining. Central role in the management team at Gjøvik and product manager for consumer goods in the longline fishing. Main negotiator for the partners of Mustad Longline AS at home and abroad. Show less

Responsible for daily operations of the company focusing on commercial longline fishing in North America. Established the company in Seattle for O. Mustad & Søn AS the summer of 2000, where the main task was to strengthen and increase our market share on the West Coast of the USA and otherwise in North America and provide our customers with the most optimal customer service. Responsible for all international trade shows attended by Mustad Longline Inc. This office became one of the most… Show more Responsible for daily operations of the company focusing on commercial longline fishing in North America. Established the company in Seattle for O. Mustad & Søn AS the summer of 2000, where the main task was to strengthen and increase our market share on the West Coast of the USA and otherwise in North America and provide our customers with the most optimal customer service. Responsible for all international trade shows attended by Mustad Longline Inc. This office became one of the most profitable companies within the Mustad system regardless of industry focus. Show less

Regional Sales Manager, responsible for 5 national sales areas, each with their own sales force. Office Manager with responsibility for hiring office staff, training and supervision of staff. Contact person for the entire company and acted as a link between senior management and the company. Responsible for coordinating all trade shows in the USA and Europe. Domestic Buyer responsible for purchasing and inventory management of products from 62 subcontractors in the US and Canada.

Store Manager / Recruiter responsible for university recruitment of Manager Trainees for Wyoming, Colorado and Utah with 22 stores, as well as daily operations of one of Seattle's largest rent to own stores.